# Cosmos 2352
**Wikidata**: [Q12907640](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907640)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2352

## Summary
Cosmos 2352 is a Ukrainian military communications satellite of the Strela-3 class. It was launched on June 15, 1998, aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32. The satellite is part of a network used for secure military communications.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: June 15, 1998 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-036A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-3 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-3 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Alternative Name**: Kosmos 2352  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 22:58:05 UTC on June 15, 1998 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 25363 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2352?  
A: Cosmos 2352 is a Strela-3 class military communications satellite, designed for secure military communications.  

### Q: When was Cosmos 2352 launched?  
A: It was launched on June 15, 1998, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Cosmos 2352?  
A: The COSPAR ID for Cosmos 2352 is 1998-036A.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2352 is significant as part of Ukraine's military communications infrastructure, enabling secure and reliable data transmission for defense operations. Launched during a period of geopolitical transition following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, it represents Ukraine's continued investment in space-based military capabilities. The Strela-3 satellites, including Cosmos 2352, play a critical role in maintaining secure communication channels, which are essential for national security. Its launch also highlights the enduring use of Soviet-era launch systems like the Tsyklon-3, demonstrating their reliability even after Ukraine's independence.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the Strela-3 satellite network, a key component of Ukrainian military communications.  
- Launched using the Tsyklon-3, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle.  
- One of several satellites launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32, a historically significant launch site.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 15, 1998  
- **Time**: 22:58:05 UTC  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-3  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-3  
- **Catalog Number**: 25363  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-036A  

### Mission Context  
- Designed for military communications, ensuring secure data transmission.  
- Part of a broader network supporting Ukrainian defense operations.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report