# Cosmos 2092
**Wikidata**: [Q13566764](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566764)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2092

## Summary  
Cosmos 2092 (also written Kosmos 2092) is a Russian‑Ukrainian military communications satellite of the Strela‑3 series. It was launched on 8 August 1990 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Tsyklon‑3 expendable launch vehicle. The satellite carries the COSPAR identifier 1990‑070C and the Satellite Catalog Number 20737.

## Key Facts  
- **Satellite type:** Strela‑3 military communications satellite (instance of the Strela‑3 class).  
- **Launch date:** 8 August 1990 (UTC).  
- **Launch vehicle:** Tsyklon‑3 expendable rocket.  
- **Launch site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 32, Russia.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1990‑070C.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 20737.  
- **Alternate name:** Kosmos 2092.  
- **Significant event:** Rocket launch recorded at 04:15:07 UTC on the launch day.  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr).  
- **Sitelink count on Wikidata:** 3.

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2092?  
**A:** Cosmos 2092 was built as a Strela‑3 military communications satellite, providing secure, store‑and‑forward communications for the Russian (and formerly Soviet) armed forces.  

### Q: When and how was Cosmos 2092 launched?  
**A:** It was launched on 8 August 1990 at 04:15:07 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 aboard a Tsyklon‑3 launch vehicle.  

### Q: What identifiers are associated with Cosmos 2092?  
**A:** The satellite’s COSPAR designation is 1990‑070C and its Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) is 20737; it is also known as Kosmos 2092.  

### Q: Which satellite family does Cosmos 2092 belong to?  
**A:** It belongs to the Strela‑3 series, a class of Ukrainian‑origin military communications satellites.  

### Q: Are there any online encyclopedia entries for Cosmos 2092?  
**A:** Yes, Wikipedia hosts entries in Macedonian, Serbo‑Croatian, and Serbian languages.

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2092 represents a key element of the Cold‑War‑era communications infrastructure that enabled the Soviet (later Russian) military to maintain reliable, encrypted messaging across vast distances. As part of the Strela‑3 constellation, it provided store‑and‑forward capabilities, allowing messages to be buffered on board and relayed when ground stations were in view, a crucial feature for operations in remote or contested regions. The launch on a Tsyklon‑3 from Plesetsk highlighted the continued use of proven Soviet launch technology well into the 1990s, underscoring the durability of existing aerospace assets during a period of geopolitical transition. Understanding Cosmos 2092 helps illustrate the evolution of military satellite communications, the interoperability of Ukrainian‑designed hardware within Russian space programs, and the broader strategic emphasis on resilient, autonomous communication links that remain relevant in modern defense planning.

## Notable For  
- First‑generation Strela‑3 satellite launched from Plesetsk in 1990.  
- Utilized the Tsyklon‑3 launch vehicle, one of the last Soviet‑era rockets in active service.  
- Assigned the COSPAR ID 1990‑070C, marking it as the third payload of the 70th launch campaign of 1990.  
- Holds the Satellite Catalog Number 20737, a unique identifier used by tracking networks worldwide.  
- Known under multiple language Wikipedia entries, reflecting its recognition across Eastern European information sources.

## Body  

### Design and Classification  
- **Class:** Strela‑3 (military communications).  
- **Instance of:** Strela‑3 satellite series, designed for secure, store‑and‑forward messaging.  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 2092, reflecting the Soviet naming convention for military payloads.  

### Launch Details  
- **Date and Time:** 8 August 1990, 04:15:07 UTC.  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 32, a northern Russian launch complex frequently used for military payloads.  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon‑3, an expendable rocket derived from the Soviet R‑7 family, capable of delivering payloads of up to ~4 t to low Earth orbit.  

### Orbital Identification  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1990‑070C – the third object cataloged from the 70th launch of 1990.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 20737 – the unique identifier assigned by the United States Space Command for tracking.  

### Operational Role  
- **Function:** Provides encrypted, store‑and‑forward communications for military users.  
- **Network Position:** Part of a constellation that ensures continuous coverage by relaying messages when ground stations are within line‑of‑sight.  

### Related Technologies  
- **Strela‑3 Series:** A line of Ukrainian‑designed communications satellites, each sharing a common bus and payload architecture.  
- **Tsyklon‑3 Vehicle:** An expendable launch system jointly developed by Soviet and Ukrainian engineers, retired in the early 2000s after a long service record.  

### Documentation and References  
- Data sourced from Wikidata entries (e.g., property P248 references Q6272367) and academic launch records.  
- Wikipedia language editions (mk, sh, sr) provide additional contextual information.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report