# Cosmos 2258
**Wikidata**: [Q12753685](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753685)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2258

## Summary
Cosmos 2258 (also known as Kosmos 2258) was a military satellite launched on July 7, 1993. It was deployed into orbit using a Tsyklon-2 launch vehicle from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90. The satellite is identified by the COSPAR ID 1993-044A and the Satellite Catalog Number 22709.

## Key Facts
- **Entity Type:** Military satellite.
- **Launch Date:** July 7, 1993.
- **Launch Time:** 07:15:00.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-2 (a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle).
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90.
- **COSPAR ID:** 1993-044A.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 22709.
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch.
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 2258.

## FAQs
### Q: When was Cosmos 2258 launched?
A: Cosmos 2258 was launched on July 7, 1993, at 07:15:00.

### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2258?
A: It is classified as a military satellite used for military purposes.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2258?
A: The satellite was launched using a Tsyklon-2 rocket, which is a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2258 represents a specific mission within the broader "Kosmos" program, a long-running series of Soviet and later Russian satellites. This program historically encompassed a wide variety of military and scientific spacecraft. As a military satellite launched in the early 1990s, Cosmos 2258 contributes to the historical record of defense-related space activities during the post-Soviet transitional period.

The mission is notable for its use of the Tsyklon-2 launch vehicle, highlighting the operational capabilities of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, specifically Site 90, during that era. Detailed tracking data, such as the precise COSPAR ID (1993-044A) and Satellite Catalog Number (22709), allows astronomers and space agencies to accurately distinguish this object from other debris and satellites in orbit. The existence of Wikipedia entries in multiple languages (Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, etc.) indicates the object's recognition in regional astronomical and military tracking databases.

## Notable For
- **Military Classification:** Explicitly designated as a military satellite.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Utilized the Tsyklon-2, a prominent Soviet/Ukrainian rocket class with a notable sitelink presence (13 related links in source).
- **Precise Tracking:** Possesses a fully documented launch time (07:15:00) and specific orbital identifiers.
- **Launch Infrastructure:** Launched from Site 90 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, a specific pad within the major spaceport.

## Body

### Mission Identity and Classification
Cosmos 2258 is an artificial satellite designated for military purposes. It is part of the Kosmos series, a designation used for a wide range of Soviet and Russian military and scientific satellites. The entity is tracked under the Satellite Catalog Number 22709 and the international designator 1993-044A.

### Launch Specifications
The satellite was successfully delivered to orbit via a rocket launch event classified as a "significant event" in the provided data.
- **Date of Launch:** July 7, 1993.
- **Time of Launch:** 07:15:00.
- **Location:** The launch originated from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90.
- **Vehicle:** The launch vehicle used was the Tsyklon-2.

### Technical Context
The launch vehicle, Tsyklon-2, is described in the source material as a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle. The military satellite class to which Cosmos 2258 belongs is defined as an artificial satellite used for military purposes. The data regarding this entity is supported by references found in Wikidata and Wolfram Language entity codes (Entity["Satellite", "22709"]).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report