# Cosmos 2162
**Wikidata**: [Q13566780](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566780)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2162

## Summary
Cosmos 2162 is a Ukrainian military communications satellite of the Strela-3 class. It was launched on September 28, 1991, aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32. The satellite is part of a Soviet/Ukrainian network designed for secure military communications.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: Strela-3 class military communications satellite  
- **Launch Date**: September 28, 1991  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-3 expendable rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1991-068F  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 21733  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 2162  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 07:05:55 UTC on September 28, 1991  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2162?  
A: Cosmos 2162 is a Strela-3 class military communications satellite, designed for secure military communications.  

### Q: When was Cosmos 2162 launched?  
A: It was launched on September 28, 1991, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2162?  
A: The satellite was part of a Soviet/Ukrainian military communications network, ensuring secure data transmission for defense operations.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2162 played a critical role in the Soviet and later Ukrainian military communications infrastructure. As part of the Strela-3 network, it facilitated secure and reliable data transmission for defense operations during a period of geopolitical transition following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Its launch underscored Ukraine's continued involvement in space-based military communications, leveraging Soviet-era technology like the Tsyklon-3 rocket. The satellite's deployment highlights the strategic importance of space assets in maintaining national security and operational readiness.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Communications**: Part of the Strela-3 network, a key system for Soviet/Ukrainian secure military communications.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Deployed using the Tsyklon-3, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable rocket known for its reliability.  
- **Historical Context**: Launched during the final months of the Soviet Union, reflecting continuity in space operations post-dissolution.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: September 28, 1991  
- **Time**: 07:05:55 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32  
- **Vehicle**: Tsyklon-3 rocket  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-3 military communications satellite  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1991-068F  
- **Catalog Number**: 21733  

### Mission Context  
- **Role**: Secure military communications  
- **Network**: Part of a broader Soviet/Ukrainian satellite constellation  
- **Legacy**: Contributed to the continuity of military communications during geopolitical shifts

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report