# Cosmos 2201

> satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q12907602](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907602)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2201

## Summary
Cosmos 2201 is a Soviet military satellite launched on July 13, 1992, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Tsyklon-3 launch vehicle. It is part of the Kosmos series of military satellites and carries the international designation 1992-042E. The satellite is also known by the aliases Gonets #2 and Kosmos 2201.

## Key Facts
- Launched on July 13, 1992, at 17:41:40 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32
- Launched using a Tsyklon-3 expendable launch vehicle
- International designation: 1992-042E
- Satellite catalog number: 22038
- Part of the Kosmos series of Soviet and Russian military satellites
- Also known as Gonets #2
- Available in Wikipedia languages: Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian
- Described as a satellite in Wikidata

## FAQs
### Q: What was the launch date of Cosmos 2201?
A: Cosmos 2201 was launched on July 13, 1992, at 17:41:40 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 using a Tsyklon-3 launch vehicle.

### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2201?
A: Cosmos 2201 is a Soviet military satellite that is part of the Kosmos series of military satellites.

### Q: What are the alternative names for Cosmos 2201?
A: Cosmos 2201 is also known as Gonets #2 and carries the international designation 1992-042E.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2201 represents a component of the Soviet Union's military satellite program during the early 1990s, a period of significant transition as the USSR dissolved. As part of the Kosmos series, it contributed to the extensive network of military reconnaissance and communications satellites that were crucial for Soviet strategic operations. The use of the Tsyklon-3 launch vehicle from Plesetsk Cosmodrome demonstrates the continued reliance on established Soviet space infrastructure even as the political landscape changed. Understanding satellites like Cosmos 2201 provides insight into the technological capabilities and strategic priorities of the Soviet military space program during this pivotal historical period.

## Notable For
- Part of the extensive Kosmos series of Soviet and Russian military satellites
- Launched during the transitional period of the early 1990s when the USSR was dissolving
- Utilized the Tsyklon-3 launch vehicle, a reliable Soviet-era expendable launch system
- Carries multiple designations including international designation 1992-042E and alias Gonets #2
- Represents the continued operation of Soviet military space capabilities post-1991

## Body
### Launch Details
Cosmos 2201 was launched on July 13, 1992, at 17:41:40 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 in Russia. The launch utilized a Tsyklon-3 expendable launch vehicle, which was a Soviet/Ukrainian rocket developed during the space race era.

### Satellite Classification
The satellite is classified as part of the Kosmos series, which encompasses a large number of Soviet and Russian military satellites. These satellites served various military purposes including reconnaissance, communications, and navigation.

### Identification and Documentation
Cosmos 2201 has been assigned multiple identifiers:
- Satellite catalog number: 22038
- International designation: 1992-042E
- Alternative name: Gonets #2

The satellite's information is documented across multiple Wikipedia language editions including Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian, indicating its recognition in various Eastern European and former Soviet regions.

### Technical Context
As a military satellite, Cosmos 2201 would have been designed for specific defense-related functions, though the exact capabilities are not publicly detailed. Its launch in 1992 places it in a unique historical context, being deployed after the dissolution of the Soviet Union but still utilizing Soviet-era technology and infrastructure.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report