# Cosmos 2296
**Wikidata**: [Q12907627](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907627)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2296

## Summary
Cosmos 2296 is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched by Russia in 1994 as part of the original GLONASS constellation. It was deployed using a Proton-K rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and remains a key component of Russia's global satellite navigation system.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** November 20, 1994 (00:39:37 UTC)  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K rocket with Blok DM-2 space tug  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 200  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1994-076C  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 23398  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 2296  
- **Class:** GLONASS navigation satellite  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome  

## FAQs
### Q: What is the purpose of Cosmos 2296?  
A: Cosmos 2296 is part of the GLONASS satellite navigation system, providing global positioning and timing services similar to GPS.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 2296 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 in Kazakhstan, a major Russian space launch facility.  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 2296?  
A: A Proton-K rocket with a Blok DM-2 upper stage was used for the launch.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2296 is a critical component of the GLONASS system, Russia's answer to the U.S. GPS network. Launched in 1994, it contributed to the expansion of global satellite navigation capabilities, enabling military, civilian, and commercial applications. GLONASS ensures Russia's independence from foreign navigation systems and supports global positioning accuracy when combined with GPS. The satellite's deployment marked a key milestone in Russia's space-based infrastructure.  

## Notable For  
- **Early GLONASS Satellite:** Part of the original GLONASS constellation, foundational to Russia's navigation system.  
- **Proton-K Launch:** Deployed using the reliable Proton-K rocket, a workhorse of Soviet and Russian space programs.  
- **Longevity:** Operational since 1994, demonstrating the durability of early GLONASS satellites.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** November 20, 1994  
- **Time:** 00:39:37 UTC  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200  
- **Rocket:** Proton-K with Blok DM-2 upper stage  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Catalog Number:** 23398  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1994-076C  
- **Class:** GLONASS navigation satellite  

### System Role  
- Part of the GLONASS-M series, enhancing global navigation coverage.  
- Supports military and civilian positioning, navigation, and timing services.  

### Related Entities  
- **GLONASS:** Original satellite family for Russia's navigation system.  
- **Proton-K:** Carrier rocket used for deployment.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report