# Cosmos 2506
**Wikidata**: [Q20642796](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20642796)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2506

## Summary  
Cosmos 2506 is a Russian reconnaissance satellite launched on June 23, 2015, as part of the Persona-class satellite program. It was deployed using a Soyuz-2.1b rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, serving military surveillance purposes.  

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: June 23, 2015, at 16:44:00 UTC.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-2.1b rocket.  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2015-029A.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 40699.  
- **Class**: Persona (Russian reconnaissance satellite series).  
- **Aliases**: Persona 3, Персона № 3.  

## FAQs  
### Q: When was Cosmos 2506 launched?  
A: Cosmos 2506 was launched on June 23, 2015, at 16:44:00 UTC from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.  

### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2506?  
A: It is a Persona-class reconnaissance satellite, designed for military surveillance and imaging.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2506?  
A: The satellite was launched using a Soyuz-2.1b rocket, a modernized variant of the Soyuz-2 family.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2506 represents a key component of Russia’s military reconnaissance capabilities, leveraging advanced imaging technology to support defense and strategic operations. As part of the Persona-class satellites, it underscores Russia’s efforts to maintain orbital surveillance systems amid geopolitical tensions. The use of the Soyuz-2.1b rocket highlights the reliability of Russian launch infrastructure, ensuring consistent access to space for critical national security missions. This satellite contributes to global surveillance networks, playing a role in intelligence gathering and crisis monitoring.  

## Notable For  
- **Reconnaissance Mission**: Designed for high-resolution imaging and military surveillance.  
- **Soyuz-2.1b Launch**: Utilized a modernized rocket variant with improved payload capacity.  
- **Persona-Class Affiliation**: Part of a specialized satellite series developed for Russia’s defense ministry.  
- **Plesetsk Launch Site**: Deployed from a strategic Arctic cosmodrome, emphasizing northern launch capabilities.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date/Time**: June 23, 2015, at 16:44:00 UTC.  
- **Location**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4, a facility primarily used for military and government launches.  
- **Rocket**: Soyuz-2.1b (a modified version of the Soyuz-2 family, featuring the Fregat upper stage).  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Persona (successor to the Yenisey-class satellites).  
- **SCN/COSPAR**: Identified as 40699 and 2015-029A in satellite catalogs.  
- **Aliases**: Referred to as Persona 3 or Персона № 3 in Russian sources.  

### Mission Context  
- **Purpose**: Conduct optical reconnaissance for military and intelligence applications.  
- **Significance**: Part of Russia’s broader effort to modernize its satellite fleet amid evolving security challenges.  
- **Operational Status**: Launched as part of a series of Persona satellites, though specific mission details remain classified.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report