# Cosmos 2371
**Wikidata**: [Q12753742](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753742)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2371

## Summary
Cosmos 2371 is a Potok-class satellite launched on July 4, 2000, from Baikonur Cosmodrome using a Proton-K rocket. This Russian spacecraft functions as a space tug equipped with a Blok DM-2 system for orbital maneuvers.

## Key Facts
- Classification: Potok-class satellite
- COSPAR identifier: 2000-036A
- Launch date: July 4, 2000
- Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200
- Launch vehicle: Proton-K carrier rocket
- Space system: Blok DM-2 space tug
- SCN: 26394
- Wikipedia languages: Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What is the purpose of Cosmos 2371?
A: Cosmos 2371 is designed as a space tug satellite that performs orbital maneuvers and positioning operations. It belongs to the Potok class specifically created for these types of space operations.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2371 launched?
A: Cosmos 2371 was launched on July 4, 2000, at 23:44:00 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2371?
A: Cosmos 2371 was launched using a Proton-K carrier rocket, which is a Russian (previously Soviet) rocket system.

### Q: What distinguishes the Blok DM-2 system on this satellite?
A: The Blok DM-2 space tug system provides orbital maneuvering capabilities, allowing Cosmos 2371 to position and adjust other satellites in orbit.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2371 represents Russia's continued capability in space operations through the specialized Potok satellite class. As a space tug, it plays a crucial role in satellite positioning and orbital maneuvers, which are essential for maintaining and extending the operational lifetime of other spacecraft. The Blok DM-2 system enables precise orbital adjustments, making it a valuable component of Russia's space infrastructure. This satellite contributes to the broader ecosystem of space operations that support communications, reconnaissance, and scientific missions requiring precise orbital positioning.

## Notable For
- Being classified as a Potok satellite, a specialized Russian class designed for space operations
- Its use of the Blok DM-2 space tug system for orbital maneuvering capabilities
- Launch timing on July 4, 2000, at 23:44:00 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200
- Having multilingual Wikipedia coverage in Slavic languages (Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian)
- Its inclusion in the Wolfram Satellite database as entity code 26394

## Body
### Satellite Classification
Cosmos 2371 belongs to the Potok satellite class, a specialized category of Russian spacecraft designed for space operations. Potok satellites are equipped with space tug systems to perform orbital maneuvers and satellite positioning.

### Technical Specifications
- SCN (Spacecraft Catalog Number): 26394
- COSPAR identifier: 2000-036A
- Space tug system: Blok DM-2
- Launch vehicle: Proton-K (Russian carrier rocket)

### Launch Details
- Launch date: July 4, 2000
- Launch time: 23:44:00
- Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200

### International Recognition
Cosmos 2371 has been cataloged in international satellite databases, including:
- Wolfram Language: Entity["Satellite", "26394"]
- Wikipedia coverage in multiple Slavic languages (Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report