# Cosmos 2428
**Wikidata**: [Q4235064](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4235064)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2428

## Summary
Cosmos 2428 was a Soviet signals intelligence satellite launched on June 29, 2007, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It was part of the Tselina-2 series and was launched using a Zenit-2M rocket. The satellite's COSPAR ID is 2007-029A.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of**: Tselina-2, a Soviet signals intelligence satellite model.
- **Launch date**: June 29, 2007.
- **Launch site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45.
- **Launch vehicle**: Zenit-2M, a Ukrainian rocket.
- **COSPAR ID**: 2007-029A.
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 2428.
- **Wikipedia languages**: Available in Croatian, Macedonian, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 2428?
A: Cosmos 2428 was a Tselina-2 satellite, part of the Soviet Union's signals intelligence program.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2428 launched?
A: It was launched on June 29, 2007, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2428?
A: The satellite was launched using a Zenit-2M rocket.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Cosmos 2428?
A: Its COSPAR ID is 2007-029A.

### Q: In which languages is information about Cosmos 2428 available on Wikipedia?
A: It is available in Croatian, Macedonian, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2428 was part of the Tselina-2 series, which was a critical component of the Soviet Union's signals intelligence network. These satellites were designed to intercept and relay communications, playing a significant role in military and intelligence operations. The launch of Cosmos 2428, along with other Tselina-2 satellites, contributed to the Soviet Union's ability to monitor global communications. The Zenit-2M rocket, used for its launch, was a reliable and versatile launch vehicle for military and intelligence satellites. The satellite's operations were conducted from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, a key site for Soviet and later Russian space launches. Cosmos 2428's mission highlights the Soviet Union's advanced capabilities in space-based intelligence gathering, which were maintained even after the dissolution of the USSR.

## Notable For
- **Part of the Tselina-2 series**: A dedicated signals intelligence satellite program.
- **Launched by Zenit-2M**: A Ukrainian rocket known for its reliability in military launches.
- **Operated from Baikonur Cosmodrome**: A historic launch site for Soviet and Russian space missions.
- **COSPAR ID 2007-029A**: A unique identifier for tracking and cataloging space objects.
- **Available in multiple languages**: Reflects its significance in Soviet and post-Soviet space programs.

## Body
### Classification
Cosmos 2428 was classified as a Tselina-2 satellite, which was part of the Soviet Union's signals intelligence network. The Tselina series was designed to intercept and relay communications, playing a crucial role in military and intelligence operations.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched on June 29, 2007, at 10:00:00 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45. The launch vehicle used was the Zenit-2M, a Ukrainian rocket known for its reliability in military and intelligence satellite launches.

### COSPAR ID
The satellite's COSPAR ID is 2007-029A, which is used for tracking and cataloging space objects. This identifier helps in identifying and monitoring the satellite's orbit and operations.

### Wikipedia Availability
Information about Cosmos 2428 is available in multiple languages on Wikipedia, including Croatian, Macedonian, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian. This reflects its significance in Soviet and post-Soviet space programs.

### Related Entities
- **Tselina-2**: The satellite class to which Cosmos 2428 belongs.
- **Zenit-2M**: The rocket used for the launch.
- **Baikonur Cosmodrome**: The launch site where Cosmos 2428 was deployed.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report