# Cosmos 2252
**Wikidata**: [Q13566796](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566796)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2252

## Summary
Cosmos 2252 is a Strela-3 Ukrainian military communications satellite launched on June 24, 1993, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 using a Tsyklon-3 launch vehicle. It was assigned the satellite catalog number 22687 and COSPAR ID 1993-038A.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 2252 is a Strela-3 Ukrainian military communications satellite
- It was launched on June 24, 1993
- The satellite was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32
- It was launched using a Tsyklon-3 expendable launch vehicle
- The satellite has a catalog number (SCN) of 22687
- Its COSPAR ID is 1993-038A
- The launch occurred at 04:12:41 on June 24, 1993
- The satellite has Wikipedia articles in Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) languages

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2252?
A: Cosmos 2252 is a Strela-3 Ukrainian military communications satellite designed for military communications purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2252 launched?
A: Cosmos 2252 was launched on June 24, 1993, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 at 04:12:41 using a Tsyklon-3 launch vehicle.

### Q: What is the significance of the Strela-3 satellite system?
A: The Strela-3 system represents a class of Ukrainian military communications satellites that provide secure communication channels for military operations, though specific details about their capabilities are often classified.

### Q: How does Cosmos 2252 compare to other satellites in the Strela-3 series?
A: While specific operational details are not publicly available, Cosmos 2252 follows the standard design and function of Strela-3 satellites, which were part of a constellation designed for military communications.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2252 represents an important component of Ukraine's military communications infrastructure during the post-Soviet transition period. As a Strela-3 satellite, it contributed to maintaining secure communication channels for military operations at a time when Ukraine was establishing its independent defense capabilities. The satellite was launched using Ukraine's Tsyklon-3 launch vehicle, showcasing the country's continued use of Soviet-era technology during its early years of independence. The Strela-3 satellites, including Cosmos 2252, played a crucial role in ensuring reliable military communications, which is essential for national security and defense operations.

## Notable For
- Part of the Strela-3 series of Ukrainian military communications satellites
- Launched using the Tsyklon-3, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle
- One of the satellites launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 in 1993
- Has a catalog number (SCN) of 22687 and COSPAR ID 1993-038A
- Featured in Wikipedia articles in multiple Slavic languages (Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian)

## Body
### Basic Information
- Cosmos 2252 is a Ukrainian military communications satellite
- Also known as Kosmos 2252
- Satellite catalog number (SCN): 22687
- COSPAR ID: 1993-038A
- Instance of: Strela-3 (Ukrainian military communications satellite)

### Launch Details
- Launch date: June 24, 1993
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32
- Launch time: 04:12:41
- Launch vehicle: Tsyklon-3 (Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle)
- Significant event: rocket launch

### Technical Specifications
- Type: Military communications satellite
- Class: Strela-3
- Designed for: Military communications

### Related Entities
- Strela-3: Class of Ukrainian military communications satellites
- Tsyklon-3: Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle used for the launch

### Digital Presence
- Wikipedia articles available in Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr)
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "22687"]
- Sitelink count: 4

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report