# Cosmos 2142
**Wikidata**: [Q12753630](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753630)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2142

## Summary
Cosmos 2142 is a Parus class satellite that was launched on April 16, 1991 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket. It is also known by its alternative designation of Kosmos 2142 and has a COSPAR ID of 1991-029A.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 2142 is a Parus class satellite with the alternative name Kosmos 2142
- It was launched on April 16, 1991 at 07:21:42
- The launch occurred from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket
- Its COSPAR ID is 1991-029A
- It has a SCN (Spacecraft Catalog Number) of 21230
- It has a sitelink_count of 4, indicating it appears in 4 Wikipedia language editions
- Available Wikipedia languages include hr, mk, sh, and sr
- Its Wolfram Language entity code is Entity["Satellite", "21230"]

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2142?
A: Cosmos 2142 is a Parus class satellite, which is a specific classification that indicates its design and likely purpose. It is also commonly known by its Cosmos designation.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2142 launched?
A: Cosmos 2142 was launched on April 16, 1991 at 07:21:42 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: What identifiers are used for Cosmos 2142?
A: Cosmos 2142 has multiple identifiers including its COSPAR ID (1991-029A), SCN (21230), and a Wolfram Language entity code (Entity["Satellite", "21230"]).

### Q: What is the significance of the Parus class designation?
A: The Parus class designation indicates that Cosmos 2142 belongs to a specific satellite category, though the source material doesn't provide details about its specific mission or capabilities.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2142 represents the ongoing Soviet space activities during the early 1990s, a period of significant political transition. As part of the Parus satellite class, it likely served important functions related to navigation or communications, though its specific mission remains unclear from the available source material. The satellite's launch using the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket demonstrates the continuity of Soviet space technology during this historical period. The presence of Cosmos 2142 across multiple language editions of Wikipedia indicates its documented significance in space history and its continued relevance in the global record of space exploration efforts.

## Notable For
- Being one of the satellites with documented presence in four Wikipedia language editions (hr, mk, sh, sr)
- Launch timing during a significant transition period for the Soviet Union in 1991
- Its unique combination of identifiers: COSPAR ID 1991-029A and SCN 21230
- Being part of the Parus satellite class, which has specific design characteristics and likely purposes
- Launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet launch facility

## Body
### Basic Information
- Cosmos 2142 is a Parus class satellite
- Also known as Kosmos 2142
- Has a sitelink_count of 4
- SCN (Spacecraft Catalog Number): 21230
- COSPAR ID: 1991-029A
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "21230"]
- Wikipedia languages available: hr, mk, sh, sr

### Launch Details
- Launch Date: April 16, 1991
- Launch Time: 07:21:42
- Launch Site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch Vehicle: Kosmos-3M rocket
- Country of Origin: Soviet Union
- Classification: rocket launch event

### Satellite Classification
- Instance of: Parus (satellite class)
- Related to: Kosmos-3M (rocket class)
- Part of broader Cosmos satellite program
- Represents Soviet satellite technology of the early 1990s era

### Documentation
- Appears in 4 Wikipedia language editions
- Has specific catalog identifiers for tracking and referencing
- Associated with Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 launch facility
- Recorded in space catalogs with multiple identifier systems

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report