# Cosmos 2374
**Wikidata**: [Q12753743](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753743)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2374

## Summary
Cosmos 2374 is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched on October 13, 2000, as part of the Soviet/Russian GLONASS satellite navigation system. It was launched aboard a Proton-K rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and used the Blok DM-2 upper stage.

## Key Facts
- **Satellite class**: GLONASS navigation satellite
- **Launch date**: October 13, 2000
- **Launch vehicle**: Proton-K
- **Launch site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24
- **Upper stage**: Blok DM-2
- **COSPAR ID**: 2000-063C
- **Wikidata ID**: Q6272367
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 2374

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2374?
A: Cosmos 2374 was part of the GLONASS satellite navigation system, designed to provide global positioning and timing services.

### Q: Which rocket launched Cosmos 2374?
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Proton-K rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on October 13, 2000.

### Q: What was the upper stage used for Cosmos 2374's launch?
A: The Blok DM-2 upper stage was used to deploy Cosmos 2374 into its intended orbit.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 2374 launched from?
A: The launch took place at Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24 in Kazakhstan.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Cosmos 2374?
A: The COSPAR ID for Cosmos 2374 is 2000-063C.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2374 was a critical component of the GLONASS system, which is Russia's alternative to the GPS satellite navigation network. The GLONASS system provides global positioning, navigation, and timing services, similar to the U.S. GPS system. Cosmos 2374's successful deployment contributed to the operational reliability and coverage of the GLONASS constellation. As part of the Soviet-era space program, its launch was a testament to Russia's continued investment in space infrastructure, ensuring global navigation capabilities for both military and civilian use.

## Notable For
- **Part of the GLONASS constellation**: One of many satellites maintaining Russia's satellite navigation system.
- **Launched by Proton-K**: Utilized a powerful Soviet/Russian carrier rocket for deployment.
- **Blok DM-2 upper stage**: Used a specialized upper stage for precise orbital insertion.
- **Baikonur Cosmodrome launch**: Originated from a historic Soviet spaceport.
- **COSPAR ID 2000-063C**: A unique identifier for tracking and cataloging space objects.

## Body
### Satellite Overview
Cosmos 2374 was a GLONASS satellite, part of the Soviet Union's (later Russia's) satellite navigation system. It was launched on October 13, 2000, at 14:12:45 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24.

### Launch Details
- **Launch vehicle**: Proton-K
- **Upper stage**: Blok DM-2
- **Launch site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24
- **COSPAR ID**: 2000-063C

### Operational Role
Cosmos 2374 was part of the GLONASS constellation, providing global positioning, navigation, and timing services. The GLONASS system was developed as a Soviet alternative to the U.S. GPS system.

### Historical Context
The launch was part of Russia's ongoing efforts to maintain and expand its space infrastructure, ensuring global navigation capabilities. The Proton-K rocket and Blok DM-2 upper stage were key components in deploying the satellite into its operational orbit.

### Identification
- **Wikidata ID**: Q6272367
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 2374
- **Wikipedia availability**: Available in Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) languages.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report