# Cosmos 2203
**Wikidata**: [Q13566788](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566788)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2203

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 2203**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 2203 is a Soviet/Russian reconnaissance satellite launched in 1992 as part of the Yantar-4K2 class. It was designed for military surveillance and deployed using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite is also known by its alternate designation, Kosmos 2203.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** July 24, 1992 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1992-045A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Class:** Yantar-4K2, a Soviet/Russian spy satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Spacecraft Catalog Number (SCN):** 22052 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 19:40 UTC on July 24, 1992 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2203?  
A: Cosmos 2203 was a military reconnaissance satellite designed for surveillance missions as part of the Yantar-4K2 class.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 2203 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 in Russia using a Soyuz-U rocket.  

### Q: Is Cosmos 2203 still operational?  
A: No definitive public data confirms its current status, but Yantar-class satellites typically had limited operational lifespans.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2203 represents a key component of Soviet/Russian military space operations during the early 1990s. As part of the Yantar-4K2 series, it contributed to intelligence-gathering capabilities during a period of geopolitical transition following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Its deployment underscores the continued reliance on space-based reconnaissance for national security, even amid political changes. The mission also highlights the reliability of the Soyuz-U launch vehicle, which remained a workhorse for Soviet and later Russian space programs.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** One of many Yantar-4K2 satellites used for high-resolution imaging and intelligence.  
- **Launch Precision:** Deployed successfully during a period of significant geopolitical upheaval.  
- **Legacy:** Part of a long lineage of Soviet/Russian reconnaissance satellites demonstrating enduring technological capabilities.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** July 24, 1992  
- **Time:** 19:40 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class:** Yantar-4K2  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U  
- **Catalog Number:** 22052  

### Mission Context  
- **Primary Function:** Military reconnaissance  
- **Operational Era:** Early post-Soviet period  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report