# Cosmos 2297
**Wikidata**: [Q12753705](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753705)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2297

## Summary
Cosmos 2297 is a Soviet signals intelligence satellite launched on November 24, 1994, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It was part of the Tselina-2 series and was launched using a Zenit-2 rocket. The satellite's COSPAR ID is 1994-077A.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: November 24, 1994
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45
- **Launch Vehicle**: Zenit-2 rocket
- **Satellite Class**: Tselina-2
- **COSPAR ID**: 1994-077A
- **SCN (NORAD Catalog Number)**: 23404
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 09:15:59 UTC on November 24, 1994
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Available in Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian (Cyrillic), and Serbian (Latin)

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 2297?
A: Cosmos 2297 was a Tselina-2 satellite, part of the Soviet signals intelligence program.

### Q: Which rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2297?
A: The satellite was launched using a Zenit-2 rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45.

### Q: When was Cosmos 2297 launched?
A: Cosmos 2297 was launched on November 24, 1994.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 2297?
A: The COSPAR ID for Cosmos 2297 is 1994-077A.

### Q: Where can I find more information about Cosmos 2297?
A: Additional details are available in Wikipedia articles in Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian (Cyrillic), and Serbian (Latin).

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2297 was part of the Soviet Union's Tselina-2 satellite series, which was designed for signals intelligence and electronic surveillance. The Tselina-2 satellites played a crucial role in the Soviet Union's efforts to monitor global communications. Launched on November 24, 1994, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45 using a Zenit-2 rocket, Cosmos 2297 contributed to the broader Soviet space program's objectives. The satellite's mission, though classified, aligns with the broader historical context of Cold War-era space-based intelligence gathering. While specific details about its operations remain classified, its inclusion in the Tselina-2 series underscores the Soviet Union's advanced capabilities in space-based surveillance.

## Notable For
- **Part of the Tselina-2 Series**: Cosmos 2297 was a member of the Tselina-2 satellite family, known for its role in signals intelligence.
- **Launched by Zenit-2 Rocket**: The satellite was launched using the Zenit-2 rocket, a Ukrainian-Russian launch vehicle.
- **Baikonur Cosmodrome Launch**: It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45, a key site for Soviet and later Russian space missions.
- **COSPAR ID 1994-077A**: The satellite's COSPAR ID is 1994-077A, indicating its launch in 1994.
- **NORAD Catalog Number 23404**: The satellite is cataloged under NORAD ID 23404.

## Body
### Satellite Classification
Cosmos 2297 is classified as a Tselina-2 satellite, part of the Soviet Union's signals intelligence program. The Tselina series was designed for electronic surveillance and communications monitoring, playing a significant role in Cold War-era intelligence gathering.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched on November 24, 1994, at 09:15:59 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45. The launch vehicle used was the Zenit-2 rocket, a Ukrainian-Russian launch system known for its reliability and versatility in deploying satellites.

### Identification
Cosmos 2297 is identified by its COSPAR ID (1994-077A) and NORAD Catalog Number (23404). These identifiers are standard for tracking and cataloging satellites in space.

### Wikipedia Availability
The satellite's details are available in Wikipedia articles in Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian (Cyrillic), and Serbian (Latin), indicating its historical and regional significance.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report