# Cosmos 2318
**Wikidata**: [Q12753715](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753715)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2318

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 2318**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 2318 is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched in 1995 as part of Russia's global satellite navigation system. It was carried into orbit by a Proton-K rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and is also known by its alternate name, Kosmos 2318.

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## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** July 24, 1995 ([Reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1995-037C ([Reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K rocket ([Reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Space Tug:** Blok DM-2 ([Reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 ([Reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 23622 ([Reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 15:52:10 UTC on July 24, 1995 ([Reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Alternate Name:** Kosmos 2318  

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## FAQs  
### Q: What is Cosmos 2318?  
A: Cosmos 2318 is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched in 1995 to support Russia's global positioning system.  

### Q: When was Cosmos 2318 launched?  
A: It was launched on July 24, 1995, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome using a Proton-K rocket.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2318?  
A: As part of the GLONASS constellation, it provided global navigation and positioning services similar to GPS.  

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## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2318 played a critical role in Russia's GLONASS satellite navigation system, which serves as an alternative to the U.S. GPS and Europe's Galileo systems. Launched during a period of post-Soviet space development, it contributed to maintaining Russia's independent global positioning capabilities. GLONASS satellites like Cosmos 2318 enable military, civilian, and commercial applications, ensuring reliable navigation in remote areas and enhancing global positioning infrastructure.  

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## Notable For  
- Part of the **GLONASS** constellation, Russia's primary satellite navigation system.  
- Launched aboard the **Proton-K**, a workhorse of Soviet and Russian space missions.  
- Utilized the **Blok DM-2** upper stage for orbital insertion.  

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## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** July 24, 1995  
- **Time:** 15:52:10 UTC  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Spacecraft Type:** GLONASS navigation satellite  
- **Catalog Number:** 23622  
- **COSPAR Designation:** 1995-037C  

### Mission Context  
- Deployed as part of Russia's effort to maintain and expand the GLONASS network post-Soviet Union.  
- Followed standard GLONASS satellite design and operational protocols.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report