# Cosmos 2360
**Wikidata**: [Q13566819](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566819)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2360

## Summary
Cosmos 2360 is a Soviet signals intelligence satellite launched on July 28, 1998, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It was part of the Tselina-2 series and was launched using a Zenit-2 rocket. The satellite was assigned the COSPAR ID 1998-045A.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: July 28, 1998
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45
- **Launch Vehicle**: Zenit-2
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-045A
- **Satellite Class**: Tselina-2
- **Launch Time**: 09:15:00 UTC
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Available in Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian (Cyrillic), and Serbian (Latin)
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "25406"]

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 2360?
A: Cosmos 2360 was a Tselina-2 signals intelligence satellite, part of the Soviet Union's reconnaissance satellite program.

### Q: Which rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2360?
A: The satellite was launched using a Zenit-2 rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45.

### Q: When was Cosmos 2360 launched?
A: Cosmos 2360 was launched on July 28, 1998, at 09:15:00 UTC.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 2360?
A: The COSPAR ID for Cosmos 2360 is 1998-045A.

### Q: In which languages is information about Cosmos 2360 available on Wikipedia?
A: Information about Cosmos 2360 is available on Wikipedia in Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian (Cyrillic), and Serbian (Latin).

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2360 was part of the Tselina-2 series of Soviet signals intelligence satellites, which played a crucial role in the country's reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities. Launched in 1998, it was one of several satellites in the series designed to gather intelligence data. The Zenit-2 rocket, used for its launch, was a reliable launch vehicle for satellite deployments. The satellite's operations were conducted from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, a key site for Soviet and later Russian space launches. Cosmos 2360's mission contributed to the broader efforts of the Soviet Union in space-based intelligence gathering, though its specific operational details remain classified.

## Notable For
- **Tselina-2 Classification**: One of the Tselina-2 satellites, a series known for its signals intelligence capabilities.
- **Zenit-2 Launch**: Launched using the Zenit-2 rocket, a Ukrainian-Russian launch vehicle.
- **Baikonur Launch Site**: Deployed from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45, a historic launch site.
- **COSPAR ID**: Assigned the COSPAR ID 1998-045A, a unique identifier for space objects.
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Documented in multiple languages, indicating its historical significance.

## Body
### Satellite Overview
Cosmos 2360 was a Tselina-2 satellite, part of the Soviet Union's signals intelligence program. It was launched on July 28, 1998, at 09:15:00 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45 using a Zenit-2 rocket. The satellite was assigned the COSPAR ID 1998-045A.

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date**: July 28, 1998
- **Launch Time**: 09:15:00 UTC
- **Launch Vehicle**: Zenit-2
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45

### Satellite Classification
- **Class**: Tselina-2
- **Role**: Signals intelligence satellite

### Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-045A
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "25406"]

### Wikipedia Availability
- **Languages**: Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian (Cyrillic), Serbian (Latin)

### Related Entities
- **Zenit-2**: Ukrainian-Russian rocket used for launching satellites.
- **Zenit**: Rocket class for satellite launches.
- **Tselina-2**: Model of Soviet signals intelligence satellite.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report