# Cosmos 2309
**Wikidata**: [Q13566808](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566808)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2309

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 2309**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 2309 is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched by Russia in 1995 as part of the original GLONASS constellation. It was carried into orbit by a Proton-K rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and remains notable for its role in early global satellite navigation systems.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: March 7, 1995, at 09:23:44 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1995-009B ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Proton-K rocket with Blok DM-2 upper stage ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 200 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 23512 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases**: Also known as Kosmos 2309 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch marking deployment of a GLONASS satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2309?  
A: Cosmos 2309 was part of Russia's GLONASS satellite navigation system, designed to provide global positioning and timing services similar to GPS.  

### Q: How was Cosmos 2309 launched?  
A: It was launched aboard a Proton-K rocket with a Blok DM-2 upper stage from Baikonur Cosmodrome's Site 200.  

### Q: Is Cosmos 2309 still operational?  
A: While its operational status is not specified in the source material, GLONASS satellites typically have a limited lifespan, and newer models have since replaced older ones.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2309 represents Russia's early efforts to establish an independent global navigation system, competing with the U.S. GPS. Launched during a period of technological rivalry, GLONASS satellites like Cosmos 2309 ensured Russia had autonomous positioning capabilities for military and civilian use. Its deployment underscored the strategic importance of satellite navigation in modern infrastructure, from aviation to telecommunications. Today, GLONASS remains a critical component of global navigation alongside GPS, Galileo, and BeiDou.  

## Notable For  
- **Early GLONASS Deployment**: Part of the original GLONASS constellation, foundational to Russia's navigation system.  
- **Proton-K Launch**: Utilized one of Russia's most reliable heavy-lift rockets.  
- **Baikonur Cosmodrome Origin**: Launched from a historic site central to Soviet and Russian space programs.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: March 7, 1995  
- **Time**: 09:23:44 UTC  
- **Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 200  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Spacecraft Type**: GLONASS navigation satellite  
- **Upper Stage**: Blok DM-2  
- **Catalog Number**: 23512  

### Mission Context  
- **Role**: Part of Russia's GLONASS system, providing global coverage for positioning and timing.  
- **Legacy**: Contributed to the expansion of GLONASS, which became fully operational in the 2000s.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report