# Cosmos 2414
**Wikidata**: [Q12907659](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907659)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2414

## Summary
Cosmos 2414 is a Russian military communications satellite launched on January 20, 2005, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. It belongs to the Parus class of satellites and was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket. The satellite is identified by the international designation 2005-002A and the catalog number 28521.

## Key Facts
- Launched on January 20, 2005, at 03:00:07 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Satellite class: Parus (a Russian military communications satellite)
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M rocket
- International designation: 2005-002A
- Catalog number: 28521
- Significant event: Rocket launch
- Available in Wikipedia languages: Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "28521"]

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2414?
A: Cosmos 2414 is a Parus-class Russian military communications satellite, designed for secure military communications.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2414 launched?
A: It was launched on January 20, 2005, at 03:00:07 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in Russia.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2414?
A: The satellite was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Russian launch vehicle.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2414 represents Russia's ongoing investment in military satellite communications infrastructure. As a Parus-class satellite, it forms part of a network that provides secure, reliable communications for Russian military operations. The successful deployment of such satellites demonstrates Russia's continued capability in space-based military technology and its ability to maintain independent military communications systems. These satellites play a crucial role in modern warfare by enabling command and control functions, secure data transmission, and coordination of military assets across vast distances.

## Notable For
- Part of Russia's Parus military communications satellite constellation
- Successfully launched using the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket platform
- Maintains Russia's independent military communications capabilities
- Represents continued Russian space launch operations from Plesetsk Cosmodrome
- Demonstrates Russia's sustained investment in space-based military infrastructure

## Body
### Technical Specifications
Cosmos 2414 is a Parus-class satellite, which represents Russia's military communications satellite technology. The satellite was successfully placed into orbit using the Kosmos-3M rocket, a proven launch vehicle that has been used for numerous Russian military and scientific satellite launches.

### Launch Details
The launch occurred on January 20, 2005, at precisely 03:00:07 UTC from Site 132 at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. This launch site, located in northern Russia, has been a primary facility for Russian military satellite launches since the 1960s. The Kosmos-3M rocket, which launched Cosmos 2414, is a liquid-fueled two-stage rocket developed specifically for launching smaller payloads into low Earth orbit.

### Classification and Purpose
As a Parus-class satellite, Cosmos 2414 is designed for military communications purposes. The Parus satellites form part of Russia's military satellite communications network, providing secure voice and data communications for Russian armed forces. These satellites typically operate in specific orbital configurations to ensure continuous coverage and reliable communications capabilities for military operations.

### International Designations
The satellite carries multiple identification designations: its international designation is 2005-002A, indicating it was the first payload launched in 2005, while its catalog number 28521 is used by space tracking organizations for orbital tracking and identification purposes. The satellite is also recognized in various Wikipedia language editions, indicating its significance in space technology documentation.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report