# Cosmos 2276
**Wikidata**: [Q13566802](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566802)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2276

## Summary
Cosmos 2276 is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched on April 11, 1994, from Baikonur Cosmodrome aboard a Proton-K carrier rocket. It was part of the original family of GLONASS navigation satellites with the Space Catalog Number 23044.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 2276 is a GLONASS navigation satellite
- It was launched on April 11, 1994 at 07:49:22
- Its Space Catalog Number (SCN) is 23044
- Its COSPAR ID is 1994-021B
- It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23 using a Proton-K carrier rocket
- It utilized a Blok DM-2 space tug
- It has Wikipedia articles in Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) languages
- The Wolfram Language entity code for this satellite is Entity["Satellite", "23044"]

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2276?
A: Cosmos 2276 is a GLONASS navigation satellite, which is part of the original family of GLONASS navigation satellites.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2276 launched?
A: Cosmos 2276 was launched on April 11, 1994, at 07:49:22 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23, aboard a Proton-K carrier rocket.

### Q: What is the Space Catalog Number of Cosmos 2276?
A: The Space Catalog Number (SCN) of Cosmos 2276 is 23044.

### Q: What was the purpose of the Blok DM-2 space tug on this mission?
A: The Blok DM-2 space tug was used as part of the launch system for Cosmos 2276, assisting in placing the satellite into its intended orbit.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2276 represents an important milestone in the development of the GLONASS satellite navigation system, which serves as Russia's counterpart to the American GPS system. As part of the original family of GLONASS satellites, it contributed to the establishment of a global positioning, navigation, and timing infrastructure that provides critical services to both civilian and military users worldwide. The successful deployment of this satellite demonstrated the reliability of the Proton-K launch vehicle and the Blok DM-2 space tug, which were essential components of Russia's space capabilities during the 1990s.

## Notable For
- Being one of the original GLONASS navigation satellites that helped establish Russia's global positioning system
- Launched aboard the Proton-K rocket, a workhorse of the Russian space program
- Utilizing the Blok DM-2 space tug for precise orbital insertion
- Part of the Cosmos series of satellites, which includes thousands of military, scientific, and civilian spacecraft
- Having Wikipedia presence in four languages, indicating its recognition as an important satellite in regional contexts

## Body
### Basic Information
Cosmos 2276 is a GLONASS navigation satellite that was launched on April 11, 1994, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23 aboard a Proton-K carrier rocket.

### Technical Specifications
- Space Catalog Number (SCN): 23044
- COSPAR ID: 1994-021B
- Space tug: Blok DM-2
- Launch time: 07:49:22 on April 11, 1994
- Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23

### Classification and Relationships
- Instance of: GLONASS satellite
- Launch vehicle: Proton-K carrier rocket

### Documentation Presence
- Has Wikipedia articles in Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) languages
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "23044"]
- Sitelink count: 4

### Mission Significance
Cosmos 2276 contributed to the expansion of the GLONASS satellite navigation system, which provides global positioning, navigation, and timing services. As part of the original GLONASS constellation, it helped ensure coverage and accuracy of the system during a critical period of its development.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report