# Cosmos 2205
**Wikidata**: [Q12753659](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753659)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2205

## Summary
Cosmos 2205 is a GLONASS navigation satellite that was launched on July 30, 1992. It is an instance of the original family of GLONASS navigation satellites.

## Key Facts
*   Cosmos 2205 is a GLONASS navigation satellite.
*   It was launched on July 30, 1992.
*   The satellite's SCN is 22057.
*   Its COSPAR ID is 1992-047B.
*   It was launched by a Proton-K carrier rocket.
*   The launch took place from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23.
*   A Blok DM-2 space tug was used during its launch.
*   It is also known by the alias Kosmos 2205.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cosmos 2205?
A: Cosmos 2205 is a GLONASS navigation satellite. It was launched on July 30, 1992, as part of the original GLONASS satellite family.

### Q: When was Cosmos 2205 launched?
A: Cosmos 2205 was launched on July 30, 1992. The launch occurred at 01:59:01 UTC.

### Q: What rocket launched Cosmos 2205?
A: Cosmos 2205 was launched using a Proton-K carrier rocket. A Blok DM-2 space tug was also involved in the launch sequence.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 2205 launched from?
A: Cosmos 2205 was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23. This site is located within the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2205 is significant as an early component of the GLONASS navigation system. As a GLONASS satellite, it contributed to the development and operational capability of Russia's satellite navigation constellation, providing an independent alternative to the Global Positioning System (GPS). Its launch marked a step in establishing a global satellite navigation system for various applications, including military, commercial, and civilian uses. The GLONASS system, to which Cosmos 2205 belonged, aimed to provide precise positioning, navigation, and timing services worldwide. The successful deployment of satellites like Cosmos 2205 was crucial for building out the constellation and ensuring the system's functionality and reliability, thereby playing a role in global infrastructure for navigation.

## Notable For
*   Being an original member of the GLONASS navigation satellite family.
*   Its launch on July 30, 1992, as part of the ongoing development of the GLONASS system.
*   Being launched by a Proton-K carrier rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23, utilizing a Blok DM-2 space tug.

## Body

### Overview
*   Cosmos 2205 is a GLONASS navigation satellite.
*   It is also known by the alias Kosmos 2205.
*   Its SCN (Spacecraft Catalog Number) is 22057.
*   Its COSPAR ID is 1992-047B.
*   It has 4 sitelinks.

### Launch Details
*   **Launch Date**: 1992-07-30
*   **Launch Time**: 01:59:01 UTC
*   **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23
*   **Launch Vehicle**: Proton-K
*   **Space Tug**: Blok DM-2
*   The launch was recorded as a significant event on this date and from this location.

### Classification and Related Entities
*   Cosmos 2205 is an instance of GLONASS, which is described as the original family of GLONASS navigation satellites.
*   The Proton-K is a Russian, previously Soviet, carrier rocket that was used for its launch.

### Identifiers
*   Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "22058"]
*   Wikipedia languages available: hr, mk, sh, sr

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report