# Cosmos 2194
**Wikidata**: [Q12753655](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753655)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2194

## Summary
Cosmos 2194 is a Soviet military communications satellite launched in 1992 as part of the Strela-1M constellation. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and remains cataloged under the satellite catalog number 21983.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** June 3, 1992 (00:50:30 UTC)  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1992-030H  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 21983  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133  
- **Satellite Class:** Strela-1M (military communications satellite)  
- **Country of Origin:** Soviet Union/Russia  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at Plesetsk Cosmodrome  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2194?  
A: Cosmos 2194 is a Strela-1M-class military communications satellite designed for secure Soviet/Russian military communications.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2194 launched?  
A: It was launched on June 3, 1992, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR designation for Cosmos 2194?  
A: Its COSPAR ID is 1992-030H, indicating it was part of a multi-satellite launch.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2194 played a role in the Soviet/Russian military communications network, ensuring secure data transmission for defense operations. As part of the Strela-1M constellation, it contributed to a broader system of low-orbit satellites critical during the Cold War era. While not individually groundbreaking, satellites like Cosmos 2194 were essential for maintaining strategic communications infrastructure, especially given the geopolitical tensions of the early 1990s following the Soviet Union's dissolution.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Operated as part of a secure Soviet/Russian military communications network.  
- **Launch Heritage:** Deployed via the widely used Kosmos-3M rocket, known for its reliability.  
- **Historical Context:** Launched shortly after the Soviet Union's dissolution, reflecting continuity in Russian space operations.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** June 3, 1992, at 00:50:30 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 (a primary launch facility for Soviet/Russian military satellites).  
- **Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M (a two-stage liquid-fueled rocket with over 400 successful launches).  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class:** Strela-1M (a derivative of the Strela series optimized for military use).  
- **Catalog Number:** 21983 (assigned by NORAD/USSPACECOM).  

### Operational Context  
- Part of a multi-satellite deployment (COSPAR ID suffix "H" indicates it was one of several payloads).  
- Contributed to Russia's continued reliance on Soviet-era satellite technology during the early 1990s.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report