# Cosmos 2284
**Wikidata**: [Q12753699](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753699)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2284

## Summary
Cosmos 2284 was a Soviet spy satellite launched in 1994 as part of the Yantar-1KFT class. It was designed for reconnaissance missions and launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** July 29, 1994 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1994-044A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 23187 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class:** Yantar-1KFT ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 2284  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 09:30 UTC on July 29, 1994 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2284?  
A: Cosmos 2284 was a reconnaissance satellite designed for military surveillance as part of the Soviet Yantar-1KFT program.  

### Q: How was Cosmos 2284 launched?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 on July 29, 1994.  

### Q: Is Cosmos 2284 still operational?  
A: No, it was part of a short-duration reconnaissance mission typical of Soviet-era spy satellites.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2284 represents a key component of Soviet Cold War-era reconnaissance efforts, providing critical intelligence-gathering capabilities. The Yantar-1KFT class satellites were advanced for their time, offering high-resolution imaging for military and strategic purposes. Its launch underscores the technological competition between the Soviet Union and Western powers, particularly in space-based surveillance. Understanding such missions helps contextualize the evolution of satellite espionage and its geopolitical implications.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Reconnaissance:** Part of the Yantar-1KFT series, designed for high-priority surveillance missions.  
- **Soviet Space Program:** Highlights the USSR's continued investment in advanced spy satellite technology post-Cold War.  
- **Precision Launch:** Deployed via Soyuz-U, a highly reliable launch vehicle variant.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** July 29, 1994  
- **Time:** 09:30 UTC  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** Yantar-1KFT ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Mission Duration:** Typical Yantar-1KFT missions lasted weeks to months.  

### Operational Context  
- **Purpose:** Military reconnaissance  
- **Legacy:** Contributed to Soviet/Russian satellite intelligence capabilities during geopolitical tensions.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report