# Cosmos 2187
**Wikidata**: [Q12753650](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753650)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2187

## Summary
Cosmos 2187 is a Russian military communications satellite launched on June 3, 1992, as part of the Strela-1M class. It was deployed from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos-3M rocket. The satellite is identified by COSPAR ID 1992-030A and is also known by the alias Kosmos 2187.

## Key Facts
- Launched on **June 3, 1992**, at **00:50:30 UTC**
- Launch site: **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133**
- Launch vehicle: **Kosmos-3M** rocket
- Satellite class: **Strela-1M**
- Alternate name: **Kosmos 2187**
- COSPAR ID: **1992-030A**
- SCN (Space Command Number): **21976**
- Country of origin: **Soviet Union** (now Russia)
- Wikipedia coverage exists in: **Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)**

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cosmos 2187?
A: Cosmos 2187 is a Soviet/Russian military communications satellite belonging to the Strela-1M series. It was launched in 1992 to support secure low-data-rate communication services for the Russian military.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2187 launched?
A: Cosmos 2187 was launched on June 3, 1992, at 00:50:30 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 in Russia, using a Kosmos-3M carrier rocket.

### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2187?
A: Cosmos 2187 is a member of the Strela-1M class, which consists of small military communication satellites designed for secure tactical messaging and data relay.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2187 represents one of many satellites in the long-standing Strela-1M program, developed during the late Soviet era and continued into modern Russia. These satellites form a critical component of Russia’s strategic military communication infrastructure, enabling encrypted, store-and-forward messaging capabilities across global distances without reliance on ground-based networks. As part of this constellation, Cosmos 2187 contributes to national defense readiness and supports operational coordination among dispersed military units. Its deployment reflects broader trends in Cold War-era space militarization and continues to influence contemporary dual-use space policy discussions.

## Notable For
- Part of the **Strela-1M military satellite system**, used for secure tactical communications
- One of several dozen similar launches under the **Kosmos designation**, indicating routine but classified missions
- Launched via the reliable **Kosmos-3M rocket**, a workhorse of the Soviet and Russian space programs
- Represents continuity in **Russian military space operations** post-Soviet Union
- Identified with multiple international tracking identifiers including **COSPAR ID 1992-030A** and **SCN 21976**

## Body

### Mission Overview
Cosmos 2187 was launched as part of the ongoing development and maintenance of the Strela-1M satellite communications network. Designed primarily for military use, these satellites provide low-data-rate communication services through a store-and-forward mechanism, allowing messages to be transmitted securely between remote locations.

### Technical Classification
The spacecraft belongs to the **Strela-1M class**, an evolution of earlier Strela systems. These satellites typically operate in low Earth orbit and are optimized for robust, jam-resistant communication links essential for military command and control functions.

### Launch Details
- **Date**: June 3, 1992  
- **Time**: 00:50:30 UTC  
- **Location**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, **Site 133**  
- **Vehicle**: **Kosmos-3M** two-stage liquid-fueled rocket  
- **Purpose**: Deployment of a single Strela-1M satellite  

### Identifiers & Tracking
- **COSPAR ID**: 1992-030A  
- **SCN (Space Command Number)**: 21976  
- **Alternate Name(s)**: Kosmos 2187  
- **Wolfram Language Code**: `Entity["Satellite", "21976"]`  

### Historical Context
Launched shortly after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Cosmos 2187 exemplifies the continuation of military space activities by the newly formed Russian Federation. The Strela program has been instrumental in maintaining autonomous communication capabilities independent of civilian infrastructure.

### International References
Information about Cosmos 2187 can be found in select language editions of Wikipedia, specifically in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian. This limited linguistic spread may reflect regional interest or historical documentation practices within former Eastern Bloc countries.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report