# Cosmos 2245
**Wikidata**: [Q13566794](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566794)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2245

## Summary  
Cosmos 2245 (also written Kosmos 2245) is a Ukrainian‑built Strela‑3 military communications satellite that was launched on 11 May 1993 from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Tsyklon‑3 launch vehicle. It carries the international designator 1993‑030A and is catalogued as satellite 22646.

## Key Facts  
- **Satellite name:** Cosmos 2245 (alias Kosmos 2245)【source】  
- **Type:** Strela‑3 military communications satellite【source】  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1993‑030A【source】  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 22646【source】  
- **Launch date and time:** 11 May 1993 at 14:56:01 UTC【source】  
- **Launch site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 32, Russia【source】  
- **Launch vehicle:** Tsyklon‑3 expendable rocket【source】  
- **Significant event:** Rocket launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 on the stated date and time【source】  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo‑Croatian, Serbian【source】  
- **Wolfram Language entity code:** `Entity["Satellite", "22646"]`【source】

## FAQs  
### Q: What is Cosmos 2245?  
**A:** Cosmos 2245 is a Strela‑3 class military communications satellite built by Ukraine and launched in 1993.  

### Q: When and how was Cosmos 2245 launched?  
**A:** It was launched on 11 May 1993 at 14:56 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 aboard a Tsyklon‑3 launch vehicle.  

### Q: What is the purpose of a Strela‑3 satellite like Cosmos 2245?  
**A:** Strela‑3 satellites provide secure, store‑and‑forward communications for military users, relaying messages between ground stations and mobile units.  

### Q: What identifiers are associated with Cosmos 2245?  
**A:** Its international designator is 1993‑030A and it is listed in the satellite catalog as 22646.  

### Q: Which countries are linked to Cosmos 2245?  
**A:** The satellite was built in Ukraine and launched from Russian territory (Plesetsk Cosmodrome).  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2245 represents a key element of Ukraine’s strategic communications infrastructure during the early post‑Soviet era. As part of the Strela‑3 series, it provided reliable, encrypted, store‑and‑forward messaging capabilities essential for military coordination, especially in environments where real‑time line‑of‑sight links are unavailable. The use of the Tsyklon‑3 launch vehicle—an expendable rocket derived from Soviet designs—demonstrates the continued reliance on proven launch technology to sustain orbital assets. By maintaining a network of such satellites, Ukraine ensured redundancy and resilience in its command‑and‑control communications, contributing to national security and operational readiness. The satellite’s launch from Plesetsk also highlights the collaborative logistics between former Soviet states, underscoring the geopolitical complexities of space operations in the 1990s.

## Notable For  
- First‑generation Strela‑3 satellite launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome after the Soviet Union’s dissolution.  
- Utilised the Tsyklon‑3 launch vehicle, one of the last Soviet‑era rockets in active service.  
- Assigned the COSPAR identifier 1993‑030A, marking it as the 30th orbital launch of 1993.  
- Catalogued as satellite 22646 in the international satellite tracking system.  
- Part of a multilingual Wikipedia presence (Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo‑Croatian, Serbian), indicating broader regional interest.

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 2245, also known as Kosmos 2245, belongs to the Strela‑3 class of military communications satellites. These satellites are designed for secure, store‑and‑forward messaging, enabling communication between dispersed ground units without requiring continuous line‑of‑sight.

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 11 May 1993, 14:56:01 UTC.  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 32, Russia.  
- **Vehicle:** Tsyklon‑3, an expendable launch vehicle derived from Soviet technology.  
- **Event:** Recorded as a “rocket launch” significant event in launch logs.

### Technical Classification  
- **Instance of:** Strela‑3 (Ukrainian military communications satellite).  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1993‑030A.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 22646.  
- **Wolfram Language Entity:** `Entity["Satellite", "22646"]`.

### Operational Role  
Strela‑3 satellites like Cosmos 2245 operate in low Earth orbit, providing a relay for encrypted messages. Their store‑and‑forward capability allows data to be buffered on board and transmitted when the satellite passes over a receiving ground station, ensuring communication continuity even in remote or contested regions.

### Related Systems  
- **Strela‑3 class:** The broader family of Ukrainian military communications satellites.  
- **Tsyklon‑3 launch vehicle:** The expendable rocket used for deploying Cosmos 2245 and many other Soviet‑era payloads.  

These relationships place Cosmos 2245 within the historical context of post‑Soviet space operations, illustrating the continuity of satellite technology and launch infrastructure across geopolitical changes.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report