# Cosmos 2329
**Wikidata**: [Q12753721](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753721)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2329

## Summary
Cosmos 2329 is a Ukrainian Strela-3 military communications satellite that was launched on February 19, 1996, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket. It is part of a series of satellites designed for military communications.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 2329 is an instance of Strela-3, a type of Ukrainian military communications satellite
- It has the COSPAR ID 1996-009E
- The satellite was launched on February 19, 1996 at 00:58:25 UTC
- Launch occurred from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32
- The satellite was deployed using a Tsyklon-3 launch vehicle
- It has the catalog number 23791
- Wikipedia articles about Cosmos 2329 exist in Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages
- The satellite has 4 sitelinks across different language versions of Wikipedia

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2329?
A: Cosmos 2329 was a Ukrainian Strela-3 military communications satellite, designed to provide secure communication services for military purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2329 launched?
A: Cosmos 2329 was launched on February 19, 1996 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 in Russia.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2329?
A: The satellite was deployed using a Tsyklon-3, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle.

### Q: What is the COSPAR identifier for Cosmos 2329?
A: Cosmos 2329 has the COSPAR identifier 1996-009E.

### Q: In which languages is Cosmos 2329 documented on Wikipedia?
A: Wikipedia articles about Cosmos 2329 exist in Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2329 represents an important component of military communications infrastructure during the post-Soviet era. As a Strela-3 satellite, it contributed to the Ukrainian military's communication capabilities at a time when many former Soviet republics were establishing their independent defense systems. These satellites played a crucial role in secure command and control operations, demonstrating how Ukraine maintained and operated space-based technologies after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The launch also highlighted Ukraine's continuing role in space technology through its Tsyklon-3 launch vehicle program.

## Notable For
- Being one of the Strela-3 satellites that provided military communications for Ukraine
- Launching aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket, demonstrating Ukraine's continued space launch capabilities after Soviet dissolution
- Having documentation across multiple Slavic language Wikipedia versions, indicating international recognition of its significance
- Being part of the broader Cosmos satellite program, which has a long history of military and civilian satellites

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 2329 is a Ukrainian Strela-3 military communications satellite with catalog number 23791. The satellite was designated as part of the Cosmos satellite program, which has a long history of both military and civilian space operations.

### Launch Details
- Launch date: February 19, 1996
- Launch time: 00:58:25 UTC
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32
- Launch vehicle: Tsyklon-3 (Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle)
- COSPAR ID: 1996-009E

### Technical Specifications
- Satellite class: Strela-3
- Purpose: Military communications
- Wikipedia presence: Available in Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr)
- Sitelinks: 4 total across Wikipedia language editions
- Wolfram Language entity: Entity["Satellite", "23791"]

### Program Context
Cosmos 2329 is part of the Strela-3 satellite program, which developed Ukrainian military communications satellites. The satellite was launched during a transitional period when Ukraine was establishing itself as an independent space-faring nation following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Tsyklon-3 rocket used for the launch represents Ukraine's continued participation in the commercial launch market.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report