# Cosmos 2373
**Wikidata**: [Q12907648](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907648)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2373

## Summary
Cosmos 2373 was a Soviet spy satellite launched on September 29, 2000. Identified by the COSPAR ID 2000-058A and Satellite Catalog Number 26552, it was a specific instance of the Yantar-1KFT class spacecraft. The satellite was deployed into orbit using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts
*   **Classification:** Cosmos 2373 is an instance of the **Yantar-1KFT** class, which is categorized as a Soviet spy satellite.
*   **Launch Date:** The satellite was launched on **September 29, 2000**.
*   **Launch Vehicle:** It was propelled by a **Soyuz-U** rocket, a universal variant of the Soyuz rocket design.
*   **Launch Site:** The launch originated from **Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31**.
*   **Launch Time:** The rocket launch occurred at **09:30:15** UTC.
*   **Identifiers:** The satellite holds the COSPAR ID **2000-058A** and the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) **26552**.
*   **Aliases:** It is also known as **Kosmos 2373**.
*   **Computational ID:** In the Wolfram Language, the entity is coded as `Entity["Satellite", "26552"]`.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 2373?
A: Cosmos 2373 was a Yantar-1KFT class satellite, which is defined as a Soviet spy satellite.

### Q: When and how was Cosmos 2373 launched?
A: It was launched on September 29, 2000, at 09:30:15 UTC using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.

### Q: What are the international identifiers for Cosmos 2373?
A: The satellite is identified internationally by the COSPAR ID 2000-058A and the Satellite Catalog Number 26552.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2373 represents a specific data point in the history of space reconnaissance, serving as an operational unit of the Yantar-1KFT class. As a "Soviet spy satellite" launched in the year 2000, it illustrates the continued use of legacy Soviet spacecraft designs (Yantar and Soyuz) into the modern era of spaceflight. The entry provides precise technical details regarding the launch logistics, including the exact site (Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31) and the specific rocket variant (Soyuz-U), which are essential for accurate historical tracking of orbital assets.

The documentation of this entity allows researchers to track the lifecycle of specific payloads launched by the Soyuz-U program, one of the most utilized launch systems in history. Furthermore, the inclusion of identifiers like the COSPAR ID and Wolfram Language entity code ensures that Cosmos 2373 is accurately indexed across scientific databases and computational knowledge systems, distinguishing it from the thousands of other objects in the satellite catalog.

## Notable For
*   Being a documented instance of the **Yantar-1KFT** spy satellite class.
*   Utilizing the **Soyuz-U** launch vehicle, a prominent rocket design variant.
*   Launching from **Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31**, a specific launch complex distinct from the more commonly cited Site 1.
*   Having a precise recorded launch time of **09:30:15**, allowing for accurate orbital tracking history.
*   Inclusion in computational databases via the **Wolfram Language Entity code**.

## Body
### Mission Profile and Classification
Cosmos 2373 is officially classified as an instance of the **Yantar-1KFT** class. In the provided knowledge graph, this class is defined as a "Soviet spy satellite." The deployment of this satellite adds to the historical record of reconnaissance missions conducted under the "Cosmos" designation, a naming convention used to obfuscate the nature of military satellites during the Soviet era and subsequently by the Russian Federation.

### Launch Logistics
The satellite was successfully launched on **September 29, 2000**. The mission was facilitated by the **Soyuz-U** rocket, a variant described as the "Universal" design within the Soyuz rocket family. The launch event is recorded with high precision:
*   **Point in Time:** 2000-09-29
*   **Launch Time:** 09:30:15
*   **Location:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31

### Identifiers and Data
To distinguish this entity within global space catalogs, specific numerical and alphanumerical designations are assigned:
*   **COSPAR ID:** 2000-058A
*   **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 26552
*   **Wolfram Language Code:** `Entity["Satellite", "26552"]`

The entity is also referenced across various language editions of Wikipedia, including Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr), indicating its presence in regional knowledge bases.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report