# Cosmos 2234
**Wikidata**: [Q12753673](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753673)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2234

## Summary
Cosmos 2234 was a Soviet-era navigation satellite launched on February 17, 1993, as part of the GLONASS constellation. It was deployed into orbit using a Proton-K carrier rocket equipped with a Blok DM-2 space tug. The satellite is identified by the international designator 1993-010A and the Satellite Catalog Number 22512.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Instance of a GLONASS navigation satellite (original family).
- **Launch Date:** February 17, 1993.
- **Launch Time:** 20:09:47.
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K (Russian/Soviet carrier rocket).
- **Upper Stage:** Blok DM-2 space tug.
- **COSPAR ID:** 1993-010A.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 22512.
- **Alternate Name:** Kosmos 2234.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2234?
A: Cosmos 2234 is a GLONASS navigation satellite. It belongs to the original family of satellites used for the Russian global navigation satellite system.

### Q: When and how was Cosmos 2234 launched?
A: The satellite was launched on February 17, 1993, at 20:09:47 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23. It was delivered to orbit using a Proton-K rocket supported by a Blok DM-2 space tug.

### Q: What are the identifying codes for Cosmos 2234?
A: The satellite carries the COSPAR ID 1993-010A and the Satellite Catalog Number 22512. It is also referred to by the alias "Kosmos 2234."

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2234 serves as a specific historical data point within the development of the GLONASS global navigation network, a critical counterpart to systems like GPS. Launched in early 1993, it represents the transitional period of the Russian space program immediately following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, utilizing legacy Soviet hardware such as the Proton-K rocket and Blok DM-2 tug. The entry details the logistical specifics of placing navigation satellites into medium Earth orbit, documenting the use of the Baikonur Cosmodrome's Site 81/23. By cataloging the precise timing (20:09:47) and identifiers (SCN 22512), this entity provides essential accuracy for orbital tracking histories and the study of early 1990s aerospace operations.

## Notable For
- **Constellation Membership:** Being a component of the original family of GLONASS navigation satellites.
- **Launch Configuration:** Utilizing the combination of a Proton-K rocket with a Blok DM-2 upper stage.
- **Precise Tracking:** Having a fully documented launch time and Satellite Catalog Number (22512).
- **Launch Infrastructure:** Being deployed from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23, a specific pad within the famous launch complex.

## Body

### Mission and Classification
Cosmos 2234 is classified as an instance of a **GLONASS** satellite. As part of the "original family" of this navigation system, its primary role was to contribute to the global positioning network managed by Russia. The satellite is part of the broader "Kosmos" designation program, which covers a wide array of Soviet and Russian military and scientific satellites.

### Launch Particulars
The satellite was successfully launched on **February 17, 1993**. The launch event is recorded with high precision, taking place at **20:09:47**.
- **Launch Point:** The mission originated from **Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23**.
- **Vehicle:** The launch was facilitated by a **Proton-K** carrier rocket, a heavy-lift launch vehicle previously used by the Soviet Union and subsequently by Russia.
- **Orbital Insertion:** A **Blok DM-2** space tug was used to assist in the final placement of the satellite.

### Identifiers and Data
To distinguish Cosmos 2234 in orbital catalogs, the following identifiers are used:
- **COSPAR ID:** 1993-010A
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 22512
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** `Entity["Satellite", "22512"]`

The entity is referenced across multiple Wikipedia languages, including Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report