# Cosmos 2254
**Wikidata**: [Q12753681](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753681)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2254

## Summary
Cosmos 2254 is a Ukrainian military communications satellite of the Strela-3 class, launched on June 24, 1993. It was deployed from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia using a Tsyklon-3 launch vehicle. The satellite is part of Ukraine's strategic space-based communication infrastructure.

## Key Facts
- Official designation: Cosmos 2254 (alias: Kosmos 2254)
- COSPAR ID: 1993-038C
- Launch date: June 24, 1993
- Launch time: 04:12:41 UTC
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32
- Launch vehicle: Tsyklon-3
- Satellite class: Strela-3 (military communications)
- SCN (Satellite Catalog Number): 22689
- Alternate identifiers: Wolfram Language Entity["Satellite", "22689"]
- Wikipedia coverage: Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian editions

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cosmos 2254?
A: Cosmos 2254 is a Ukrainian military communications satellite belonging to the Strela-3 class. It supports secure and strategic communication capabilities for the Ukrainian armed forces.

### Q: When was Cosmos 2254 launched?
A: Cosmos 2254 was launched on June 24, 1993, at 04:12:41 UTC from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia.

### Q: What kind of satellite is Cosmos 2254?
A: Cosmos 2254 is a Strela-3-class satellite, which is designed for military communications. These satellites are typically used for secure data transmission and command-and-control functions.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2254 represents a key component of Ukraine’s national defense infrastructure during the early post-Soviet period. As part of the Strela-3 program, it contributes to Ukraine's ability to maintain secure, independent military communications via space-based assets. Its deployment reflects the country's efforts to establish sovereign capabilities in space technology following the dissolution of the USSR. The use of the Tsyklon-3 launcher also highlights historical cooperation with Russian space programs during that transitional era.

## Notable For
- Being a Strela-3 military communications satellite operated by Ukraine
- Launched during a critical phase of post-Soviet space activity in 1993
- Utilized the Tsyklon-3, a Ukrainian-developed expendable launch system
- Registered under international identifier 1993-038C
- Included in multiple language editions of Wikipedia, indicating regional interest

## Body

### Classification and Purpose
Cosmos 2254 belongs to the Strela-3 class of satellites, which were developed for military communications purposes. These satellites provide secure radio relay services for government and military users.

### Launch Details
The satellite was successfully launched on **June 24, 1993**, at **04:12:41 UTC**. The launch occurred from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32**, located in Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia.

It was placed into orbit using a **Tsyklon-3** launch vehicle—a three-stage expendable rocket originally developed by the Soviet Union and later utilized by Ukraine.

### Identifiers and References
- **COSPAR ID**: 1993-038C  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 22689  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 2254  
- **Wolfram Language Code**: Entity["Satellite", "22689"]  

These identifiers are used across scientific databases and tracking systems to uniquely reference the satellite.

### Operational Context
As part of the broader Strela-3 constellation, Cosmos 2254 plays a role in enhancing Ukraine’s tactical and strategic communication networks. Satellites in this series are known for their reliability and integration within military command structures.

### International Coverage
Information about Cosmos 2254 appears in several non-English Wikipedias including Croatian (**hr**), Macedonian (**mk**), Serbo-Croatian (**sh**), and Serbian (**sr**). This multilingual presence suggests continued regional interest in its operational history and technical specifications.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report