# Cosmos 2206
**Wikidata**: [Q12753661](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753661)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2206

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 2206**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 2206 is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched in 1992 as part of Russia's global positioning system. It was carried into orbit by a Proton-K rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The satellite is also known by its alias, Kosmos 2206.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: July 30, 1992 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1992-047C ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Proton-K rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Space Tug**: Blok DM-2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 81/23 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 22058 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 01:59:01 UTC on July 30, 1992 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is Cosmos 2206?  
A: Cosmos 2206 is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched in 1992 to support Russia's global positioning network.  

### Q: When was Cosmos 2206 launched?  
A: It was launched on July 30, 1992, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome using a Proton-K rocket.  

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 2206 into orbit?  
A: A Proton-K rocket, equipped with a Blok DM-2 space tug, was used for the launch.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2206 is part of the GLONASS constellation, Russia's answer to the U.S. GPS system. Launched during the early post-Soviet era, it contributed to maintaining global navigation capabilities amid geopolitical transitions. GLONASS satellites like Cosmos 2206 ensure military and civilian positioning accuracy, critical for transportation, communication, and defense. Its successful deployment underscored Russia's continued investment in space infrastructure despite economic challenges.  

## Notable For  
- **GLONASS Membership**: One of the original satellites in Russia's navigation network.  
- **Proton-K Launch**: Demonstrated the reliability of this Soviet-era rocket.  
- **Precision Timing**: Launched at precisely 01:59:01 UTC, highlighting mission planning rigor.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: July 30, 1992  
- **Time**: 01:59:01 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 81/23  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Spacecraft Type**: GLONASS navigation satellite  
- **Space Tug**: Blok DM-2 upper stage  

### Mission Context  
- Part of Russia's effort to sustain and expand the GLONASS constellation post-USSR.  
- Contributed to global coverage for military and civilian positioning services.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report