# Cosmos 2248
**Wikidata**: [Q12753679](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753679)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2248

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 2248**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 2248 is a Ukrainian military communications satellite of the Strela-3 class. It was launched on May 11, 1993, aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite is part of a network used for secure military communications.

## Key Facts  
- **Type**: Strela-3 class military communications satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Date**: May 11, 1993 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-3 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1993-030D ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 22649 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 2248 is a Ukrainian military communications satellite of the Strela-3 class. It was launched on May 11, 1993, aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite is part of a network used for secure military communications.

## Key Facts  
- **Type**: Strela-3 class military communications satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Date**: May 11, 1993 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-3 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1993-030D ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 22649 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 2248  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2248?  
A: Cosmos 2248 was designed for secure military communications as part of the Strela-3 satellite network.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2248 launched?  
A: It was launched on May 11, 1993, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 in Russia.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2248?  
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Tsyklon-3 expendable launch vehicle.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2248 is significant as part of Ukraine's military communications infrastructure during the post-Soviet era. The Strela-3 satellites provided secure, low-orbit communication capabilities for military operations, ensuring reliable data transmission even in contested environments. Its launch highlights Ukraine's continued reliance on Soviet-era space technology while transitioning to independence. The satellite's deployment also reflects broader geopolitical tensions, as space-based military assets became increasingly critical in the 1990s.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the **Strela-3** constellation, a key military communications system.  
- Launched aboard the **Tsyklon-3**, a workhorse of Soviet/Ukrainian rocketry.  
- One of multiple satellites deployed in the same mission (COSPAR ID 1993-030 includes multiple payloads).  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: May 11, 1993  
- **Time**: 14:56:01 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-3  
- **Catalog Number**: 22649  
- **Mission Type**: Military communications  

### Related Systems  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-3 (Soviet/Ukrainian design)  
- **Constellation**: Part of a broader Strela-3 network  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report