# Cosmos 2259
**Wikidata**: [Q12907616](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907616)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2259

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 2259** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 2259 is a Soviet/Russian spy satellite of the Yantar-4K2 class, launched in 1993. It was deployed using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome for reconnaissance missions.

## Key Facts  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 22716  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1993-045A  
- **Launch Date:** July 14, 1993  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U  
- **Class:** Yantar-4K2 (Soviet/Russian spy satellite)  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 2259  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 16:40 UTC on July 14, 1993  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2259?  
A: Cosmos 2259 is a Yantar-4K2-class satellite, designed for reconnaissance missions by the Soviet/Russian military.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2259 launched?  
A: It was launched on July 14, 1993, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 using a Soyuz-U rocket.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Cosmos 2259?  
A: Its COSPAR ID is 1993-045A, a unique identifier assigned by the Committee on Space Research.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2259 represents a key component of Soviet/Russian military reconnaissance efforts during the 1990s. As part of the Yantar-4K2 class, it contributed to intelligence-gathering operations, reflecting the technological and strategic priorities of its era. Its launch underscores the continued reliance on Soyuz-U rockets for deploying military payloads, even after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Understanding such satellites provides insight into Cold War-era space capabilities and their evolution.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Operated as a spy satellite for reconnaissance.  
- **Launch Reliability:** Deployed via the Soyuz-U, a workhorse of Soviet/Russian space launches.  
- **Historical Context:** Launched shortly after the Soviet Union's collapse, highlighting continuity in Russian space operations.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** July 14, 1993  
- **Time:** 16:40 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** Yantar-4K2  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U  
- **Catalog Number:** 22716  

### Mission Context  
- Part of the Yantar series, which focused on high-resolution imaging for military intelligence.  
- Demonstrated the enduring use of Soviet-designed launch systems post-USSR.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report