# Cosmos 2164
**Wikidata**: [Q3398636](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3398636)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2164

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 2164** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 2164 (also known as Kosmos 2164) was a Soviet military satellite launched in 1991 as part of the Typhoon-1b class. It was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome and re-entered Earth's atmosphere on December 12, 1992.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: October 10, 1991  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1991-072A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 21743  
- **Class**: Typhoon-1b  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Re-entry Date**: December 12, 1992  
- **Significant Events**: Rocket launch (October 10, 1991) and atmospheric entry (December 12, 1992)  
- **Alternative Name**: Kosmos 2164  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 2164?  
A: Cosmos 2164 was a Soviet military satellite belonging to the Typhoon-1b class, used for undisclosed defense-related purposes.  

### Q: When did Cosmos 2164 re-enter Earth's atmosphere?  
A: It re-entered on December 12, 1992, approximately 14 months after its launch.  

### Q: What rocket launched Cosmos 2164?  
A: It was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet/Russian launch vehicle.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2164 was part of the Soviet Union's military satellite program during the final years of the Cold War. Its launch and subsequent operations contributed to the USSR's strategic reconnaissance or communication capabilities, though its exact mission remains classified. The satellite's short lifespan (14 months) reflects typical operational durations for its class. Its re-entry in 1992 marked the end of its service, coinciding with the dissolution of the Soviet Union.  

## Notable For  
- One of the last Soviet military satellites launched before the USSR's dissolution.  
- Part of the Typhoon-1b class, a series of defense-related satellites.  
- Launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a key site for Soviet military space operations.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: October 10, 1991  
- **Time**: 14:00:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M  

### Orbital Decay  
- **Re-entry Date**: December 12, 1992  
- **Duration in Orbit**: ~14 months  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: Typhoon-1b (military satellite)  
- **Catalog Number**: 21743  
- **Alternative Designation**: Kosmos 2164  

### References  
- Wikidata and academic sources confirm launch, re-entry, and classification details.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report