# Cosmos 2300
**Wikidata**: [Q12753707](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753707)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2300

## Summary  
Cosmos 2300 is a Ukrainian military communications satellite of the Strela-3 class. It was launched on December 26, 1994, aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket. The satellite is part of a network used for secure military communications.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: December 26, 1994 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-3 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1994-086B ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 23442 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Strela-3 (Ukrainian military communications satellite) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Time**: 22:26:58 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 2300  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "23442"]  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2300?  
A: Cosmos 2300 is a Strela-3 class satellite, designed for military communications.  

### Q: When was Cosmos 2300 launched?  
A: It was launched on December 26, 1994, at 22:26:58 UTC.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2300?  
A: The Tsyklon-3, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle, was used for the mission.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2300 is significant as part of Ukraine's military communications infrastructure, enabling secure and reliable data transmission for defense operations. Launched during the post-Soviet era, it reflects Ukraine's continued reliance on Soviet-designed satellite technology while asserting its independent capabilities. The Strela-3 network, to which Cosmos 2300 belongs, plays a critical role in maintaining command and control for military forces, especially in regions with limited ground-based communication infrastructure. Its launch also highlights the enduring use of the Tsyklon-3 rocket, a workhorse of Soviet and Ukrainian space programs.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the Strela-3 military communications satellite network.  
- Launched aboard the Tsyklon-3, a notable Soviet/Ukrainian launch vehicle.  
- One of several satellites deployed to support secure military communications.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: December 26, 1994  
- **Time**: 22:26:58 UTC  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-3  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 1994-086B  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-3  
- **Purpose**: Military communications  
- **Catalog Number**: 23442  

### Mission Context  
- Deployed as part of a broader network of Strela-3 satellites.  
- Supports encrypted communications for military operations.  
- Reflects Ukraine's post-Soviet space capabilities.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report