# Cosmos 2106
**Wikidata**: [Q13566768](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566768)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2106

## Summary
Cosmos 2106 is a Soviet military satellite launched on November 28, 1990, aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome. It belongs to the Kosmos series of Soviet and Russian military satellites and has the COSPAR ID 1990-104A.

## Key Facts
- COSPAR ID: 1990-104A
- Satellite Catalog Number (SCN): 20966
- Launch Date: November 28, 1990
- Launch Location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32
- Launch Time: 16:33:58
- Launch Vehicle: Tsyklon-3 rocket
- Series: Kosmos (Soviet and Russian military satellites)
- Wikipedia Languages: mk, sh, sr
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "20966"]

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2106?
A: Cosmos 2106 is a military satellite belonging to the Kosmos series, which includes Soviet and Russian military satellites.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2106 launched?
A: Cosmos 2106 was launched on November 28, 1990, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 at 16:33:58.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2106?
A: Cosmos 2106 was launched using a Tsyklon-3, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle.

### Q: What is the purpose or mission of Cosmos 2106?
A: The specific purpose or mission of Cosmos 2106 is not detailed in the provided source material, but as a member of the Kosmos series, it likely served a military or defense-related purpose.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2106 represents an important entry in the Kosmos series, which has been a cornerstone of Soviet and Russian military space operations since the Cold War era. The Tsyklon-3 rocket used for its launch highlights Ukraine's role in space technology development during the Soviet period. The satellite's launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a key military space facility in northern Russia, underscores the strategic importance of this launch site in the Soviet space program. As part of the Kosmos series, which has included hundreds of satellites with various military applications, Cosmos 2106 contributes to understanding the evolution of Soviet space capabilities and the broader context of space militarization during the late Cold War period.

## Notable For
- Launch as part of the Kosmos series, one of the longest-running satellite programs in history
- Utilization of the Tsyklon-3 launch vehicle, showcasing Soviet/Ukrainian rocket technology
- Deployment from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32, a key military launch facility
- Specific catalog number (20966) for tracking and identification in satellite databases
- Late Cold War era launch (1990), near the end of the Soviet era

## Body
### Satellite Information
Cosmos 2106 is a satellite in the Kosmos series of Soviet and Russian military satellites. It has been assigned the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 20966 and the COSPAR ID 1990-104A.

### Launch Details
- Date: November 28, 1990
- Location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32
- Time: 16:33:58
- Launch Vehicle: Tsyklon-3, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle
- Event: Rocket launch

### Technical Information
While specific technical specifications of Cosmos 2106 are not provided in the source material, it belongs to the broader Kosmos satellite family, which has included various types of satellites with applications such as surveillance, communications, early warning, and navigation.

### Database References
The satellite is indexed in multiple databases:
- Satellite Catalog Number: 20966
- COSPAR ID: 1990-104A
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "20966"]
- Available in Wikipedia languages: mk, sh, sr

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report