# Cosmos 2375
**Wikidata**: [Q13566821](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566821)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2375

## Summary
Cosmos 2375 is a Russian navigation satellite that is part of the original family of the GLONASS global navigation satellite system. Launched on October 13, 2000, it was deployed to orbit using a Proton-K carrier rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Original family of GLONASS navigation satellites.
- **Launch Date:** October 13, 2000, at 14:12:45.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K carrier rocket.
- **Space Tug:** Blok DM-2.
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 26564.
- **COSPAR ID:** 2000-063A.
- **Alias:** Kosmos 2375.

## FAQs
### Q: What is the primary function of Cosmos 2375?
A: Cosmos 2375 is an instance of the GLONASS satellite family, designed to provide global navigation and timing data. It is part of the Russian (formerly Soviet) satellite constellation used for positioning services.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2375 launched?
A: The satellite was launched on October 13, 2000, from Site 81/24 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The launch occurred at exactly 14:12:45.

### Q: What equipment was used to place Cosmos 2375 into orbit?
A: It was launched using a Proton-K carrier rocket, a heavy-lift vehicle with Soviet origins. The deployment also utilized a Blok DM-2 space tug to reach its intended orbit.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2375 represents a critical component in the maintenance of the GLONASS constellation during the early 2000s. As a member of the original family of GLONASS satellites, it contributed to Russia's independent global positioning capabilities, serving as a counterpart to the United States' GPS system. The mission highlights the continued reliance on the Proton-K launch vehicle and the Baikonur Cosmodrome infrastructure to sustain high-altitude navigation networks. Its tracking data, identified by SCN 26564 and COSPAR ID 2000-063A, remains part of the historical record of international space activity and satellite deployment.

## Notable For
- **GLONASS Constellation:** An integral unit of the original Russian global navigation satellite system.
- **Proton-K Launch:** Utilized the historic Proton-K carrier rocket, a staple of Soviet and Russian heavy-lift space missions.
- **Orbital Deployment:** Employed the Blok DM-2 space tug for precise orbital positioning.
- **International Identification:** Cataloged globally under SCN 26564 and COSPAR ID 2000-063A.

## Body
### Mission and Classification
Cosmos 2375, also referred to as Kosmos 2375, is a navigation satellite belonging to the GLONASS class. It is categorized as an "instance of" the original family of GLONASS satellites, which were developed to provide satellite-based navigation for military and civilian users.

### Launch Operations
The satellite was launched on October 13, 2000. The launch operation was conducted at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, specifically utilizing Site 81/24. The launch vehicle for this mission was the Proton-K, a Russian (and previously Soviet) carrier rocket. To facilitate the final stages of deployment, the mission used a Blok DM-2 space tug. The precise time of the significant launch event was recorded as 14:12:45.

### Technical Identifiers
Cosmos 2375 is tracked and referenced in various scientific and academic databases using specific identifiers:
*   **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 26564
*   **COSPAR ID:** 2000-063A
*   **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "26564"]

### Documentation and Reach
Information regarding Cosmos 2375 is available across several Wikipedia language editions, including Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr). Its sitelink count is recorded as 4, reflecting its presence in multiple knowledge repositories.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report