# Cosmos 2377
**Wikidata**: [Q12753744](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753744)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2377

## Summary
Cosmos 2377 is a Soviet/Russian spy satellite belonging to the Yantar-4K2 class. It was launched on May 29, 2001, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4 using a Soyuz-U rocket.

## Key Facts
- SCN: 26775
- Alias: Kosmos 2377
- COSPAR ID: 2001-022A
- Instance of: Yantar-4K2 (Soviet/Russian spy satellite class)
- Launch date: 2001-05-29
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U
- Sitelink count: 4
- Available in Wikipedia languages: hr, mk, sh, sr
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "26775"]

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cosmos 2377?
A: Cosmos 2377 is a Soviet/Russian spy satellite belonging to the Yantar-4K2 class. It was launched on May 29, 2001, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Soyuz-U rocket with the COSPAR ID 2001-022A.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2377 launched?
A: Cosmos 2377 was launched on May 29, 2001, at 17:55:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4 using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: What is the purpose of Cosmos 2377?
A: As a Yantar-4K2 satellite, Cosmos 2377 serves as a Soviet/Russian spy satellite designed for reconnaissance purposes, part of a series of military satellites.

### Q: What are the unique identifiers for Cosmos 2377?
A: Cosmos 2377 has the SCN 26775 and the COSPAR ID 2001-022A, which are its primary identifiers in various space tracking databases.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2377 represents a significant piece in the Soviet/Russian military satellite program, specifically the Yantar-4K2 class designed for reconnaissance. As part of this satellite program, it played a role in national security operations by gathering intelligence from space. The use of Plesetsk Cosmodrome for its launch highlights the importance of this facility in Russian space operations. The Yantar satellites have been a cornerstone of Soviet/Russian space reconnaissance capabilities for decades, making Cosmos 2377 part of this continuous tradition of space-based intelligence gathering. Its inclusion in multiple Wikipedia language editions indicates its documented importance in space history.

## Notable For
- Part of the Yantar-4K2 class of Soviet/Russian spy satellites
- Launched with the specific COSPAR ID 2001-022A in May 2001
- Utilized the Soyuz-U rocket variant, a reliable Soviet/Russian launch vehicle design
- Has the unique SCN identifier 26775
- Represented in multiple Wikipedia languages including Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

## Body
### Basic Information
Cosmos 2377, also known as Kosmos 2377, is a satellite with the SCN identifier 26775. It belongs to the Yantar-4K2 class of Soviet/Russian spy satellites, which are designed for reconnaissance purposes. The satellite has a dedicated Wolfram Language entity code as Entity["Satellite", "26775"].

### Launch Details
Cosmos 2377 was launched on May 29, 2001, at 17:55:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4. It was deployed using a Soyuz-U rocket, which is a variant of the Soyuz rocket design known as Universal. The launch event is documented as a significant occurrence in satellite tracking records.

### Technical Specifications
- COSPAR ID: 2001-022A
- SCN: 26775
- Satellite class: Yantar-4K2
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U
- Country of origin: Soviet Union (based on the launch vehicle's country)

### Related Entities
The satellite is directly related to:
- Yantar-4K2 class of Soviet/Russian spy satellites
- Soyuz-U rocket variant (country: Soviet Union)
- Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4 (launch location)

### Documentation
Cosmos 2377 is documented in multiple Wikipedia languages including Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr), with a sitelink count of 4 across all language editions.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report