# Cosmos 2054
**Wikidata**: [Q12753588](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753588)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2054

## Summary  
Cosmos 2054 is a Russian geosynchronous radio relay satellite belonging to the Luch series. It was launched on December 27, 1989, aboard a Proton-K rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200. The satellite was designed to facilitate military and civilian communications.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: December 27, 1989 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1989-101A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Proton-K ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Space Tug**: Blok DM-2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 20391 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases**: Also known as Kosmos 2054  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 11:10:00 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2054?  
A: Cosmos 2054 is a geosynchronous radio relay satellite from the Russian Luch series, used for military and civilian communications.  

### Q: When was Cosmos 2054 launched?  
A: It was launched on December 27, 1989, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 aboard a Proton-K rocket.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2054?  
A: The satellite was designed to provide secure and reliable radio relay services for communications, likely serving both military and civilian needs.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2054 is part of the Luch series, a critical component of Russia's satellite communications infrastructure. Geosynchronous satellites like Cosmos 2054 enable long-range, secure communications, which are vital for military operations, government functions, and civilian applications. Its launch underscored Russia's capabilities in space technology during the late Cold War era, contributing to the global satellite communications network. The use of the Proton-K rocket, a workhorse of Soviet and Russian space programs, highlights the reliability and importance of such missions.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the Luch series, a key Russian geosynchronous communications satellite program.  
- Launched aboard the Proton-K rocket, a hallmark of Soviet/Russian space missions.  
- Utilized the Blok DM-2 space tug for orbital insertion.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: December 27, 1989  
- **Time**: 11:10:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200  
- **Rocket**: Proton-K  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Catalog Number**: 20391  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1989-101A  
- **Space Tug**: Blok DM-2  

### Mission Context  
- **Series**: Luch, a class of geosynchronous radio relay satellites.  
- **Purpose**: Facilitated secure communications for military and civilian use.  

### References  
- Wikidata ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- Encyclopedia Astronautica ([Q200386](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report