# Cosmos 2291
**Wikidata**: [Q12753701](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753701)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2291

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 2291**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 2291 is a Russian military communications satellite belonging to the Potok class. It was launched on September 21, 1994, aboard a Proton-K rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome. The satellite operates in geostationary orbit and is part of a network for secure data relay.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** September 21, 1994 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1994-060A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Space Tug:** Blok DM-2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Class:** Potok ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 2291 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 17:53:00 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2291?  
A: Cosmos 2291 is a military communications satellite of the Potok class, designed for secure data relay.  

### Q: When was Cosmos 2291 launched?  
A: It was launched on September 21, 1994, from Baikonur Cosmodrome using a Proton-K rocket.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2291?  
A: It was part of a Soviet/Russian military network for transmitting encrypted communications and reconnaissance data.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2291 is significant as part of Russia’s military satellite infrastructure, providing secure and reliable communications for defense operations. The Potok class satellites, including Cosmos 2291, were critical during the Cold War and post-Soviet era for maintaining strategic communication links. Its launch underscored Russia’s continued investment in space-based military capabilities, even after the USSR’s dissolution.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Part of a classified communications network for the Russian military.  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Used the Proton-K, a workhorse of Soviet/Russian space launches.  
- **Geostationary Operation:** Designed for long-term, stable positioning in orbit.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** September 21, 1994  
- **Time:** 17:53:00 UTC  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** Potok (military communications satellite)  
- **Space Tug:** Blok DM-2 upper stage  

### Mission Context  
- **Purpose:** Secure data relay for military operations  
- **Orbit:** Geostationary  

### Related Entities  
- **Potok Class:** A series of Soviet/Russian military satellites ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Proton-K Rocket:** A heavy-lift launch vehicle used for decades ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report