# Cosmos 2400
**Wikidata**: [Q12907654](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907654)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2400

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 2400**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 2400 is a Ukrainian military communications satellite of the Strela-3 class. It was launched on August 19, 2003, aboard a Russian Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite serves as part of a secure military communications network.

## Key Facts  
- **Type**: Strela-3 class military communications satellite  
- **Launch Date**: August 19, 2003  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2003-037A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 27868  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 2400  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 10:50:45 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2400?  
A: Cosmos 2400 was designed as a military communications satellite, part of the Strela-3 network, providing secure communication channels for Ukrainian and possibly allied forces.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 2400 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in Russia, a historically significant site for military and scientific satellite deployments.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2400?  
A: The satellite was carried into orbit by a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet-era launch vehicle known for its reliability in deploying small payloads.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2400 represents Ukraine's continued reliance on Soviet-era satellite technology for military communications, even after gaining independence. The Strela-3 network, to which it belongs, is crucial for secure military operations, ensuring encrypted communication channels resistant to interception. Its launch underscores the geopolitical and technological ties between post-Soviet states, particularly in defense infrastructure. While newer systems have since emerged, satellites like Cosmos 2400 played a transitional role in maintaining operational capabilities during a period of shifting alliances and technological modernization.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Part of the Strela-3 network, a key system for secure military communications.  
- **Legacy Launch Vehicle**: Deployed via the Kosmos-3M, a workhorse of Soviet and Russian space programs.  
- **Historical Context**: Launched during a period of post-Soviet military realignment.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: August 19, 2003  
- **Time**: 10:50:45 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-3 military communications satellite  
- **Catalog Number**: 27868  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 2003-037A  

### Operational Context  
- **Network Role**: Part of a constellation supporting encrypted military communications.  
- **Launch Heritage**: Follows Soviet-era design principles, adapted for post-Soviet use.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report