# Cosmos 2317
**Wikidata**: [Q12753714](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753714)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2317

## Summary  
Cosmos 2317 (also written Kosmos 2317) is a Russian GLONASS navigation satellite launched on 24 July 1995. It was placed into orbit by a Proton‑K carrier rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200, using a Blok DM‑2 space tug.

## Key Facts  
- **Satellite designation:** Cosmos 2317 (also known as Kosmos 2317).  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1995‑037B.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 23621.  
- **Class:** GLONASS navigation satellite (original GLONASS family).  
- **Launch date and time:** 24 July 1995 at 15:52:10 UTC.  
- **Launch site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 200, Kazakhstan.  
- **Launch vehicle:** Proton‑K rocket.  
- **Space tug:** Blok DM‑2 upper stage.  
- **Related vehicle class:** Proton‑K (Russian/Soviet carrier rocket).  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo‑Croatian, Serbian.

## FAQs  
### Q: When was Cosmos 2317 launched?  
**A:** Cosmos 2317 was launched on 24 July 1995 at 15:52:10 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200.  

### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2317?  
**A:** It is a GLONASS navigation satellite, part of the original GLONASS constellation used for global positioning.  

### Q: Which rocket placed Cosmos 2317 into orbit?  
**A:** The satellite was launched aboard a Russian Proton‑K carrier rocket, with the Blok DM‑2 upper stage serving as the space tug.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR identifier for Cosmos 2317?  
**A:** Its COSPAR ID is 1995‑037B.  

### Q: Does Cosmos 2317 have any other names?  
**A:** Yes, it is also listed under the alias “Kosmos 2317.”

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2317 is a component of Russia’s GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System), the country's counterpart to the United States’ GPS. By contributing to the constellation’s orbital geometry, Cosmos 2317 helped ensure continuous, worldwide coverage for positioning, navigation, and timing services. These services are critical for civilian applications such as mapping, transportation, and telecommunications, as well as for military and governmental operations that require precise location data. The satellite’s launch aboard the proven Proton‑K vehicle demonstrated the reliability of Russia’s heavy‑lift launch capability during the mid‑1990s, a period of significant transition for the Russian space program. As part of the original GLONASS fleet, Cosmos 2317 represents an early stage in the evolution of global navigation satellite systems, laying groundwork for later upgrades and expanded capabilities.

## Notable For  
- Being one of the original GLONASS navigation satellites that established Russia’s global positioning network.  
- Launching on a Proton‑K rocket, a workhorse of Soviet and Russian heavy‑lift missions.  
- Using the Blok DM‑2 upper stage as a space tug to deliver the satellite to its intended orbit.  
- Operating from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200, a historic launch pad for many Russian space missions.  
- Holding the catalog number 23621, which uniquely identifies the satellite in international tracking databases.

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 2317 (Kosmos 2317) belongs to the GLONASS satellite family, designed to provide global navigation services. It is classified as an “instance of GLONASS” in the satellite taxonomy.

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 24 July 1995, 15:52:10 UTC.  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 200, Kazakhstan.  
- **Vehicle:** Proton‑K, a Russian heavy‑lift launch rocket.  
- **Upper Stage:** Blok DM‑2 acted as the space tug, placing the satellite into its operational orbit.  

### Technical Identifiers  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1995‑037B.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 23621 (Wolfram Language entity code: `Entity["Satellite", "23621"]`).  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 2317.  

### Role in the GLONASS Constellation  
Cosmos 2317 contributed to the original constellation geometry, enabling continuous coverage for positioning and timing. The GLONASS system, like other GNSS constellations, relies on a network of satellites in medium Earth orbit to deliver accurate location data to users worldwide.

### Related Systems  
- **GLONASS (class):** The broader navigation satellite system of which Cosmos 2317 is a part.  
- **Proton‑K (class):** The launch vehicle family used for many Russian satellite deployments, including Cosmos 2317.  

### Documentation & References  
The satellite’s data are recorded in multiple public sources, including Wikidata entries (e.g., Q6272367) and academic references that confirm its launch parameters, classification, and identifiers.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report