# Cosmos 2429
**Wikidata**: [Q12907662](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907662)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2429

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 2429**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 2429 is a Russian military satellite belonging to the Parus class, launched in 2007. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and serves navigation and communication purposes for the Russian armed forces.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** September 11, 2007 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2007-038A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 32052 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class:** Parus (military navigation satellite) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 2429  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 13:05:06 UTC on September 11, 2007 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of Cosmos 2429?  
A: Cosmos 2429 is a military satellite designed for navigation and communication support for Russian armed forces, part of the Parus class.  

### Q: When was Cosmos 2429 launched?  
A: It was launched on September 11, 2007, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos-3M rocket.  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 2429?  
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet-era launch vehicle still in use by Russia.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2429 plays a critical role in Russia’s military satellite network, providing secure navigation and communication capabilities essential for defense operations. As part of the Parus class, it contributes to Russia’s strategic positioning in space-based military infrastructure. Its launch underscores Russia’s continued reliance on Soviet-era rocket technology, such as the Kosmos-3M, demonstrating both historical continuity and modern operational needs.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Application:** Part of Russia’s Parus-class satellites, used for defense navigation.  
- **Launch Heritage:** Deployed via Kosmos-3M, a long-standing Soviet/Russian rocket.  
- **Operational Longevity:** Remains active years after its 2007 launch, showcasing durability.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** September 11, 2007  
- **Time:** 13:05:06 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** Parus (military navigation satellite)  
- **Catalog Number:** 32052  
- **COSPAR Designation:** 2007-038A  

### Launch Vehicle  
- **Rocket:** Kosmos-3M  
- **Origin:** Soviet Union/Russia  

### Operational Role  
- Supports Russian military navigation and communication systems.  
- Part of a broader network of Parus-class satellites.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report