# Cosmos 2208
**Wikidata**: [Q12753662](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753662)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2208

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 2208**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 2208 is a Soviet/Russian military communications satellite of the Strela-2M class. Launched in 1992 aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, it was part of a Cold War-era satellite network designed for secure military communications.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** August 12, 1992 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1992-053A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 22080 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class:** Strela-2M (military communications satellite) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 05:44:01 UTC on August 12, 1992 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2208?  
A: It is a Strela-2M-class military communications satellite, part of a Soviet/Russian network for secure military messaging.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2208 launched?  
A: It launched on August 12, 1992, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in Russia.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2208?  
A: A Kosmos-3M rocket carried it into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2208 was part of the Strela satellite system, a critical Cold War-era military communications network for the Soviet Union and later Russia. These satellites enabled secure, low-latency messaging for military operations, ensuring command continuity even in conflict scenarios. While not as advanced as modern systems, Strela satellites like Cosmos 2208 represented a strategic asset during a period of heightened geopolitical tension. Their legacy informs contemporary military satellite design and underscores the importance of resilient space-based communications.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Designed for secure, encrypted military communications.  
- **Launch Precision:** Deployed via the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket, a workhorse of Soviet/Russian space programs.  
- **Historical Context:** Operated during the post-Soviet transition, reflecting continuity in Russian space capabilities.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** August 12, 1992  
- **Time:** 05:44:01 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, Russia ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** Strela-2M (military communications satellite) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M, a two-stage liquid-fueled rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Mission Context  
- Part of the Strela constellation, which provided global coverage for Soviet/Russian military communications.  
- Operated in low Earth orbit (exact altitude not specified in sources).  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report