# Cosmos 2401
**Wikidata**: [Q13566828](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566828)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2401

## Summary
Cosmos 2401 is a military communications satellite belonging to the Strela-3 class. It was launched on August 19, 2003, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos-3M rocket. The satellite is identified by the COSPAR ID 2003-037B and the Satellite Catalog Number 27869.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Cosmos 2401 is an instance of the Strela-3 class, which is defined as a type of Ukrainian military communications satellite.
- **Launch Date:** The satellite was launched on August 19, 2003.
- **Launch Vehicle:** It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket.
- **Launch Site:** The launch originated from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.
- **Launch Time:** The specific launch event occurred at 10:50:45.
- **Identifiers:** The satellite holds the COSPAR ID 2003-037B and the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 27869.
- **Alternate Name:** The entity is also known by the alias "Kosmos 2401."
- **Wolfram Language Code:** It is represented in the Wolfram Language as `Entity["Satellite", "27869"]`.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2401?
A: Cosmos 2401 is a Strela-3 satellite, a class utilized for Ukrainian military communications.

### Q: When was Cosmos 2401 launched?
A: The satellite was launched on August 19, 2003, at 10:50:45.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2401?
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2401 serves as a specific data point in the history of the Strela-3 satellite constellation. As a military communications satellite, its primary relevance lies in its contribution to secure information relay capabilities associated with the Strela-3 program. The launch demonstrates the ongoing utilization of the Kosmos-3M launch vehicle during the early 2000s for deploying military assets. By recording specific identifiers such as the COSPAR ID (2003-037B) and SCN (27869), the entry provides precise tracking data necessary for orbital management and historical record-keeping. The classification of the satellite under the Strela-3 type—described in the source as a Ukrainian military system—highlights the specific technological lineage and operational purpose of the asset launched in mid-2003.

## Notable For
- **Specific Classification:** It is identified as a Strela-3 satellite, a distinct class of Ukrainian military communications satellites.
- **Precise Launch Tracking:** The launch time is recorded to the second (10:50:45), allowing for precise orbital tracking records.
- **Launch Vehicle Heritage:** It utilized the Kosmos-3M rocket, a vehicle with historical ties to the Soviet Union and Russia.
- **Dual Identifiers:** It is tracked under both the international COSPAR ID (2003-037B) and the US-led Satellite Catalog Number (27869).

## Body

### Classification and Identity
Cosmos 2401 is formally classified as an "instance of" the Strela-3 satellite class. According to structured property data, the Strela-3 is a type of Ukrainian military communications satellite. The entity is referenced by the alias "Kosmos 2401" and is encoded in the Wolfram Language as `Entity["Satellite", "27869"]`.

### Launch Operations
The satellite was successfully launched on August 19, 2003. The launch took place at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, specifically from Site 132. The mission was carried out using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a launch vehicle associated with both the Soviet Union and Russia. The precise moment of the rocket launch event was recorded at 10:50:45.

### Technical Identifiers
To facilitate tracking and identification in space databases, Cosmos 2401 is assigned the following identifiers:
- **COSPAR ID:** 2003-037B
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 27869

### Data Sources
Information regarding this entity is supported by sitelinks across Wikipedia in the Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) languages. Technical references are drawn from Wikidata and associated academic sources.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report