# Cosmos 2314
**Wikidata**: [Q12753712](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753712)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2314

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 2314** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 2314 is a Soviet/Russian spy satellite of the Yantar-4K2 class, launched in 1995. It was deployed using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome for reconnaissance purposes. The satellite is also known by its alternate name, Kosmos 2314.

## Key Facts  
- **Class**: Yantar-4K2, a Soviet/Russian spy satellite design.  
- **Launch Date**: June 28, 1995, at 18:25:00 UTC.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U, a variant of the Soyuz rocket.  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 (Russia).  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1995-031A.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 23601.  
- **Alternate Name**: Kosmos 2314.  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on June 28, 1995.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2314?  
A: Cosmos 2314 is a Yantar-4K2-class spy satellite, designed for Soviet/Russian reconnaissance missions.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2314 launched?  
A: It was launched on June 28, 1995, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 using a Soyuz-U rocket.  

### Q: What is the alternate name for Cosmos 2314?  
A: It is also known as Kosmos 2314, a common naming convention for Soviet/Russian satellites.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2314 represents a key component of Russia's Cold War-era and post-Soviet space-based reconnaissance efforts. As part of the Yantar-4K2 class, it contributed to military intelligence gathering, demonstrating the technological capabilities of Soviet/Russian satellite design. Its launch underscores the strategic importance of the Plesetsk Cosmodrome for military missions and highlights the enduring role of the Soyuz-U rocket in deploying payloads.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: A dedicated spy satellite for reconnaissance.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed at a specific time (18:25:00 UTC) on June 28, 1995.  
- **Historical Context**: Part of post-Soviet Russia's continued use of Soviet-era satellite technology.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 28, 1995.  
- **Time**: 18:25:00 UTC.  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43.  
- **Rocket**: Soyuz-U (Universal variant).  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Yantar-4K2.  
- **Catalog Number**: 23601.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1995-031A.  

### Mission Context  
- **Purpose**: Reconnaissance (spy satellite).  
- **Naming**: Alternate designation "Kosmos 2314" follows Soviet/Russian satellite naming conventions.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report