# Cosmos 2211
**Wikidata**: [Q12907605](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907605)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2211

## Summary  
Cosmos 2211 (also written Kosmos 2211) is a Ukrainian military communications satellite of the Strela‑3 class. It was launched on 20 October 1992 from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome aboard a Tsyklon‑3 launch vehicle.

## Key Facts  
- **Satellite type:** Strela‑3 military communications satellite 【instance_of】.  
- **Launch date and time:** 20 October 1992 at 12:58:12 UTC 【significant_event】.  
- **Launch site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 32 【start_point】.  
- **Launch vehicle:** Tsyklon‑3 expendable rocket 【launch_vehicle】.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1992‑068A 【cospar_id】.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 22182 【scn】.  
- **Alternate name:** Kosmos 2211 【aliases】.  
- **Related classes:** Part of the Strela‑3 series (Ukrainian military communications) and launched by a Tsyklon‑3 (Soviet/Ukrainian) launch vehicle 【related】.  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo‑Croatian, Serbian 【wikipedia_languages】.  
- **Wolfram Language entity code:** `Entity["Satellite", "22182"]` 【wolfram_language_entity_code】.

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of Cosmos 2211?  
A: Cosmos 2211 is a Strela‑3 military communications satellite, designed to provide secure communications for Ukrainian armed forces.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2211 launched?  
A: It was launched on 20 October 1992 at 12:58:12 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 32, using a Tsyklon‑3 rocket.  

### Q: What launch vehicle was used for Cosmos 2211?  
A: The satellite was placed into orbit by a Tsyklon‑3 expendable launch vehicle, a Soviet‑origin rocket later operated by Ukraine.  

### Q: How is Cosmos 2211 identified in space catalogs?  
A: Its international designator is 1992‑068A and its Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) is 22182.  

### Q: Are there other names for Cosmos 2211?  
A: Yes, it is also known as Kosmos 2211.

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2211 represents a key element of Ukraine’s military communications infrastructure during the early post‑Soviet era. As a Strela‑3 satellite, it contributed to a constellation that provided encrypted, store‑and‑forward messaging capabilities across the former Soviet space domain, ensuring reliable command and control links for Ukrainian forces. Its launch from the historic Plesetsk Cosmodrome using the proven Tsyklon‑3 vehicle underscores the continuity of launch expertise and hardware between the Soviet Union and its successor states. Understanding Cosmos 2211 helps illustrate how legacy space technologies were repurposed to meet emerging national security needs, highlighting the strategic importance of low‑Earth‑orbit communications satellites in modern defense postures.

## Notable For  
- **First‑generation Ukrainian military communications satellite** in the Strela‑3 series.  
- **Launch from Plesetsk Site 32**, a key Soviet‑era launch complex still in use after the USSR’s dissolution.  
- **Utilization of the Tsyklon‑3 rocket**, one of the last Soviet‑designed launch vehicles to remain operational in the 1990s.  
- **Dual identification**: both a COSPAR ID (1992‑068A) and a catalog number (22182), facilitating tracking by international space agencies.  
- **Presence in multiple Slavic‑language Wikipedia editions**, reflecting regional interest and documentation.

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 2211 (Kosmos 2211) is classified as a **Strela‑3** satellite, a line of low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) communications platforms originally developed by the Soviet Union and later operated by Ukraine for military messaging. The satellite’s primary function is secure, store‑and‑forward communications for ground forces.

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 20 October 1992, 12:58:12 UTC.  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 32, Russia.  
- **Vehicle:** Tsyklon‑3, an expendable launch system with a heritage dating to the 1970s.  
- **Event:** Recorded as a **rocket launch** in space‑flight logs, with the launch point and exact timestamp documented.  

### Technical Identifiers  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1992‑068A – the international designator assigned by the Committee on Space Research.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 22182 – the United States Space Command tracking number.  
- **Wolfram Language Entity:** `Entity["Satellite", "22182"]` – used for computational queries.  

### Classification & Relationships  
- **Instance of:** Strela‑3, linking Cosmos 2211 to the broader class of Ukrainian military communications satellites.  
- **Related classes:**  
  - **Strela‑3** – the satellite class itself.  
  - **Tsyklon‑3** – the launch vehicle class, shared with many other Soviet/Ukrainian payloads.  

### Operational Role  
While specific mission duration and performance metrics are not detailed in the source, Strela‑3 satellites typically operate in LEO, providing encrypted message relay between dispersed ground terminals. This capability is crucial for maintaining command‑and‑control links in contested environments.

### Documentation & References  
All factual statements derive from the structured data set (Wikidata and academic sources) with primary reference **Q6272367** (the source of the launch and classification information). The entry is cross‑referenced in four language‑specific Wikipedia pages (Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo‑Croatian, Serbian).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report