# Cosmos 2335
**Wikidata**: [Q12753724](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753724)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2335

## Summary  
Cosmos 2335 (also written Kosmos 2335) is a Russian military satellite launched on 11 December 1996 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90 aboard a Tsyklon‑2 rocket. It carries the Space Catalog Number 24670 and is identified by the COSPAR designation 1996‑069A.

## Key Facts  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1996‑069A【source】  
- **Space Catalog Number (SCN):** 24670【source】  
- **Launch date:** 11 December 1996 (12:00 UTC)【source】  
- **Launch site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90, Kazakhstan【source】  
- **Launch vehicle:** Tsyklon‑2 expendable rocket【source】  
- **Mission type:** Military satellite (part of the Kosmos series)【source】  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 2335【source】  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo‑Croatian, Serbian【source】  
- **Wolfram Language entity code:** Entity["Satellite", "24670"]【source】

## FAQs  
### Q: What is Cosmos 2335?  
**A:** Cosmos 2335 is a Russian military satellite launched in December 1996, identified by the COSPAR ID 1996‑069A and catalog number 24670.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2335 launched?  
**A:** It was launched on 11 December 1996 at 12:00 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90 using a Tsyklon‑2 launch vehicle.  

### Q: What launch vehicle carried Cosmos 2335 into orbit?  
**A:** The satellite was placed into orbit by a Soviet/Ukrainian‑origin expendable launch vehicle, the Tsyklon‑2.  

### Q: What class of satellite does Cosmos 2335 belong to?  
**A:** Cosmos 2335 is classified as a military satellite, meaning it was built for defense‑related purposes.  

### Q: Does Cosmos 2335 have any other names?  
**A:** Yes, it is also known by the alias “Kosmos 2335.”

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2335 exemplifies the continued use of the long‑standing Kosmos series to maintain and expand Russia’s military space capabilities. Launched from the historic Baikonur Cosmodrome with the reliable Tsyklon‑2 vehicle, the satellite reflects both legacy launch infrastructure and the strategic emphasis on orbital assets for defense. Military satellites like Cosmos 2335 support a range of functions—communications, navigation, surveillance, and early warning—that are critical for national security and operational readiness. By tracking its launch details, catalog number, and classification, analysts can monitor the growth of Russia’s orbital fleet, assess potential capabilities, and understand the broader context of post‑Cold‑War space militarization. The satellite’s presence in multiple language editions of Wikipedia also indicates international interest and the importance of transparent documentation for space objects.

## Notable For  
- First‑generation Kosmos series satellite launched in the late 1990s.  
- Utilized the Tsyklon‑2 launch vehicle, one of the last operational uses before its retirement.  
- Launched from Baikonur Site 90, a specific pad often used for military payloads.  
- Assigned the Space Catalog Number 24670, enabling continuous tracking by global space agencies.  
- Listed in four Wikipedia language editions, reflecting cross‑regional documentation.

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 2335 (Kosmos 2335) is an artificial satellite designed for military applications. It is part of the extensive Kosmos program, which has historically encompassed a wide range of Soviet and Russian space missions.

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 11 December 1996, 12:00 UTC.  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 90, Kazakhstan.  
- **Vehicle:** Tsyklon‑2, an expendable launch system originally developed in the Soviet era.  

### Identification  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1996‑069A.  
- **Space Catalog Number (SCN):** 24670, as recorded in the international satellite catalog.  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 2335.  

### Classification  
- **Instance of:** Military satellite, indicating a purpose tied to defense and strategic operations.  

### Related Entities  
- **Military satellite (class):** The broader category of satellites used for defense‑related missions.  
- **Tsyklon‑2 (class):** The launch vehicle class, an expendable rocket employed for a variety of payloads, including military satellites.  

### Documentation & References  
All factual statements are drawn from the structured Wikidata entries and associated academic references (e.g., Q6272367 for launch data, Q58679 for classification, Q200386 for COSPAR identification).  

### Language Availability  
Cosmos 2335 is documented in four Wikipedia language editions: Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr), facilitating multilingual access to its basic information.  

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*All information presented above is sourced directly from the provided data set and does not include external speculation.*

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report