# Cosmos 2188
**Wikidata**: [Q13566786](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566786)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2188

## Summary  
Cosmos 2188 (also known as Kosmos 2188) is a Russian Strela‑1M communications satellite that was launched on 3 June 1992 from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome aboard a Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle. It carries the international designator 1992‑030B and the Satellite Catalog Number 21977.

## Key Facts  
- **Satellite type:** Strela‑1M communications satellite【instance_of】.  
- **Launch date:** 3 June 1992【launch_date】.  
- **Launch site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 133【start_point】.  
- **Launch vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M rocket (Soviet‑era launch system)【launch_vehicle】.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1992‑030B【cospar_id】.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 21977【scn】.  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 2188【aliases】.  
- **Significant event:** Rocket launch at 00:50:30 UTC on 3 June 1992 from Plesetsk Site 133【significant_event】.  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)【wikipedia_languages】.  
- **Wolfram Language entity code:** `Entity["Satellite", "21977"]`【wolfram_language_entity_code】.

## FAQs  
### Q: What kind of satellite is Cosmos 2188?  
A: Cosmos 2188 is a Strela‑1M communications satellite, part of Russia’s military‑grade Strela series.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2188 launched?  
A: It was launched on 3 June 1992 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome’s Site 133 in the former Soviet Union (now Russia).  

### Q: Which launch vehicle carried Cosmos 2188 into orbit?  
A: The satellite was placed into orbit by a Kosmos‑3M rocket, a work‑horse launch vehicle of the Soviet/Russian space program.  

### Q: What are the official identifiers for Cosmos 2188?  
A: Its COSPAR (International Designator) is 1992‑030B and its Satellite Catalog Number is 21977.  

### Q: Does Cosmos 2188 have any other names?  
A: Yes, it is also listed as Kosmos 2188 in several references.

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2188 represents a component of the Strela‑1M constellation, a series of low‑Earth‑orbit communication satellites designed to provide secure, store‑and‑forward messaging for Russian military and governmental users. Launched during the early post‑Cold‑War era, the satellite illustrates the continuity of Soviet‑derived space infrastructure into the Russian Federation. Its deployment via the reliable Kosmos‑3M launcher underscores the enduring utility of legacy launch systems for maintaining strategic communications capabilities. Understanding Cosmos 2188 helps trace the evolution of Russia’s tactical satellite networks, the operational lifespan of the Strela series, and the broader context of early‑1990s space activities that balanced legacy technology with emerging geopolitical realities.

## Notable For  
- Being a Strela‑1M satellite, part of a dedicated Russian military communications constellation.  
- Launch from the historic Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a primary site for Soviet/Russian orbital insertions.  
- Utilization of the Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle, a workhorse that serviced numerous payloads from the 1960s through the 1990s.  
- Assignment of the COSPAR ID 1992‑030B and SCN 21977, identifiers used by the international tracking community.  
- Inclusion in multiple language editions of Wikipedia, reflecting its recognition across different linguistic communities.

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 2188 (Kosmos 2188) is a low‑Earth‑orbit communications satellite built to the Strela‑1M specification. The Strela series provides store‑and‑forward messaging, enabling reliable data transmission between ground stations and mobile users without requiring continuous line‑of‑sight.

### Classification  
- **Instance of:** Strela‑1M (a class of Russian military communication satellites).  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 2188, reflecting the naming convention used for many Soviet/Russian satellites.

### Identification Numbers  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1992‑030B – the international designation indicating the year (1992) and launch sequence (030) with the “B” payload identifier.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 21977 – the number assigned by the United States Space Command for tracking purposes.  
- **Wolfram Language Entity:** `Entity["Satellite", "21977"]` – a programmatic reference used in computational environments.

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 3 June 1992, launch time recorded as 00:50:30 UTC.  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 133 – a northern Russian launch complex historically used for military and scientific payloads.  
- **Vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M – a two‑stage launch rocket derived from the R‑7 family, capable of delivering payloads of up to ~1,500 kg to low‑Earth orbit.  
- **Significant Event:** The launch itself is logged as a “rocket launch” event, linking the satellite to its carrier and launch site.

### Related Systems  
- **Strela‑1M Class:** The satellite belongs to the Strela‑1M class, which succeeded earlier Strela models with improved electronics and longer operational life.  
- **Kosmos‑3M Rocket:** The launch vehicle is part of the broader Kosmos‑3M family, a workhorse for Soviet and Russian missions from the 1960s through the early 2000s.

### Documentation & References  
- Data sourced from Wikidata entries (e.g., Q6272367) and associated reference identifiers (e.g., Q200386 for COSPAR ID).  
- Wikipedia language editions (mk, sh, sr) provide additional public documentation of the satellite’s existence.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report