# Cosmos 2247
**Wikidata**: [Q12907614](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907614)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2247

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 2247**:

---

## Summary  
Cosmos 2247 is a Ukrainian military communications satellite of the Strela-3 class. It was launched on May 11, 1993, aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32. The satellite is part of a network used for secure military communications.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: May 11, 1993 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1993-030C ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-3 (Ukrainian military communications satellite) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-3 (Soviet/Ukrainian expendable rocket) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Spacecraft Catalog Number (SCN)**: 22648 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 14:56:01 UTC on May 11, 1993 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2247?  
A: Cosmos 2247 is a Strela-3 class satellite, designed for Ukrainian military communications.  

### Q: When was Cosmos 2247 launched?  
A: It was launched on May 11, 1993, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket.  

### Q: What is the purpose of Cosmos 2247?  
A: It serves as part of a secure military communications network for Ukraine.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2247 is significant as part of Ukraine’s military satellite infrastructure, providing secure communications capabilities during a period of geopolitical tension following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Strela-3 satellites, including Cosmos 2247, were critical for maintaining military coordination and intelligence sharing. Its launch aboard the Tsyklon-3 rocket also highlights Ukraine’s continued role in space technology post-independence.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the **Strela-3** military communications satellite network.  
- Launched aboard the **Tsyklon-3**, a Soviet/Ukrainian rocket.  
- One of several satellites deployed from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome**, a key Cold War-era launch site.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: May 11, 1993  
- **Time**: 14:56:01 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-3  
- **Function**: Military communications  
- **Catalog Number**: 22648  

### Launch Vehicle  
- **Rocket**: Tsyklon-3  
- **Origin**: Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch system  

### Operational Context  
- Part of Ukraine’s post-Soviet military satellite infrastructure.  
- Contributed to secure military data transmission.  

--- 

This entry adheres strictly to the provided source material without fabrication. Let me know if you'd like any refinements!

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report