# Cosmos 2244
**Wikidata**: [Q12753677](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753677)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2244

## Summary
Cosmos 2244 is a military satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1993. It was deployed using a Tsyklon-2 rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and is part of the broader Cosmos satellite series used for defense purposes.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** April 28, 1993 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1993-029A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 22643 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 2244  
- **Class:** Military satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58679))  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2244?  
A: Cosmos 2244 was a military satellite, likely used for defense-related operations such as reconnaissance or communications, though specific details are classified.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 2244 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90 in Kazakhstan, a major Soviet and later Russian space launch facility.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2244?  
A: The Tsyklon-2, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle, was used to deploy Cosmos 2244 into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2244 is significant as part of the long-running Cosmos satellite program, which has played a critical role in Soviet and Russian military and space operations. Military satellites like Cosmos 2244 are essential for national security, enabling functions such as surveillance, navigation, and secure communications. Its launch also highlights the continued use of the Tsyklon-2 rocket, a reliable workhorse of Soviet space efforts. Understanding such satellites provides insight into the strategic priorities of spacefaring nations during the post-Cold War era.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the **Cosmos series**, one of the most extensive satellite programs in history.  
- Launched during a transitional period (1993) as the Soviet Union dissolved and Russia emerged.  
- Utilized the **Tsyklon-2**, a proven launch vehicle with a strong track record.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** April 28, 1993  
- **Time:** 03:39:20 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 22643  
- **COSPAR Designation:** 1993-029A  

### Classification  
- **Type:** Military satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58679))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Historical Context  
- Launched in the early 1990s, a period of geopolitical change following the Soviet Union's collapse.  
- Part of a broader effort to maintain military space capabilities during Russia's transition.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report