# Cosmos 2262
**Wikidata**: [Q12907617](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907617)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2262

## Summary
Cosmos 2262 was a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union/Russia on September 7, 1993. Designated as an Orlets-1 class spacecraft, it was deployed into orbit using a Soyuz-U2 carrier rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It is identified internationally by the COSPAR ID 1993-057A.

## Key Facts
*   **Classification:** Cosmos 2262 is an instance of the Orlets-1 class of reconnaissance satellites.
*   **Launch Date:** The satellite was launched on September 7, 1993.
*   **Launch Vehicle:** It was carried into space by a Soyuz-U2 rocket.
*   **Launch Site:** The launch took place at the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.
*   **Launch Time:** The precise launch event occurred at 13:25:00.
*   **COSPAR ID:** Its international designator is 1993-057A.
*   **Satellite Catalog Number:** It holds the SCN value 22789.
*   **Alias:** The satellite is also known as Kosmos 2262.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2262?
A: Cosmos 2262 is a reconnaissance satellite belonging to the Orlets-1 class. It was designed for information gathering and military observation.

### Q: When and how was Cosmos 2262 launched?
A: Cosmos 2262 was launched on September 7, 1993, at 13:25:00. It was delivered to orbit using a Soyuz-U2 carrier rocket launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.

### Q: What are the identifiers for Cosmos 2262?
A: The satellite is identified by the COSPAR ID 1993-057A and the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 22789. It also has the alias "Kosmos 2262."

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2262 represents a specific data point in the history of Russian space reconnaissance during the post-Soviet era. As an Orlets-1 satellite, it is part of a lineage of spacecraft designed to replace earlier film-return systems with more advanced digital imaging or transmission capabilities (though specific operational details are often classified, the class designation situates it technologically). The entry matters to space historians and analysts because it documents the operational use of the Soyuz-U2 rocket—a distinct variant of the Soyuz family optimized for specific payloads—and confirms the continued utilization of Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 during the 1990s. By cataloging precise launch windows (13:25:00) and identifiers (SCN 22789), this entity helps maintain an accurate record of orbital deployments, distinguishing this specific mission from the thousands of other "Cosmos" designations used to mask the true nature of military satellites during the 20th century.

## Notable For
*   **Orlets-1 Classification:** Represents the Orlets-1 class of reconnaissance satellites, distinguishing it from other Soviet/Russian military satellite families.
*   **Soyuz-U2 Launch:** Utilized the Soyuz-U2 carrier rocket, a specialized version of the Soyuz launcher.
*   **Precise Launch Data:** Records a highly specific launch time (13:25:00) and location (Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31).
*   **Wolfram Language Integration:** It is indexed in the Wolfram Language dataset as `Entity["Satellite", "22789"]`.

## Body

### Mission Identity and Classification
Cosmos 2262, alternatively spelled Kosmos 2262, is a man-made object classified under the Orlets-1 category. In the context of space infrastructure, Orlets-1 refers to a class of Russian reconnaissance satellites. These satellites are assigned "Cosmos" designations to standardize their identification within international catalogs while often obscuring their specific military reconnaissance nature. The entity is tracked under the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 22789 and the COSPAR international designator 1993-057A.

### Launch Operations
The deployment of Cosmos 2262 was executed on September 7, 1993. The mission utilized a Soyuz-U2 carrier rocket, a vehicle noted in related data for its role as a carrier rocket.
*   **Location:** The launch originated from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31, a primary launch pad used for Soyuz missions.
*   **Time:** The significant event of the rocket launch occurred precisely at 13:25:00 on the date of deployment.

### Data and References
The satellite's existence and specifications are corroborated by structured data sources.
*   **Wolfram Language:** The entity is codified as `Entity["Satellite", "22789"]`.
*   **Wikipedia Presence:** The satellite has sitelinks in four languages: Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr), with a total sitelink count of 4 recorded in the source data.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report