# Cosmos 2564

> Russian GLONASS navigation satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q135496676](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q135496676)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2564

## Summary
Cosmos 2564 is a Russian navigation satellite launched on November 28, 2022, as part of the GLONASS global positioning system. Identified by the COSPAR ID 2022-161A, it is a specific spacecraft instance of the GLONASS-M family, manufactured to maintain the operational constellation.

## Key Facts
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 2564
- **COSPAR ID**: 2022-161A
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 54377
- **Instance of**: GLONASS-M (14Ф113 / Uragan-M)
- **Launch Date**: November 28, 2022
- **Function**: Navigation satellite
- **System**: GLONASS (Global'naya Navigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema)
- **Manufacturer**: JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev (class manufacturer)
- **Country of Origin**: Russia
- **Orbit Type**: Medium Earth Orbit (class specification)

## FAQs
### Q: What is the specific function of Cosmos 2564?
A: Cosmos 2564 functions as a navigation satellite providing timing and location data. It supports both military and civilian applications as part of the Russian GLONASS infrastructure.

### Q: How does Cosmos 2564 relate to the GLONASS-M series?
A: Cosmos 2564 is a specific instance (member) of the GLONASS-M family. This means it belongs to the second generation of Russian navigation satellites designed for 7–10 year operational lifespans.

### Q: When was Cosmos 2564 launched and identified?
A: The satellite was launched on November 28, 2022. It was assigned the international COSPAR designation 2022-161A and is listed under Satellite Catalog Number 54377.

### Q: Who manufactured Cosmos 2564?
A: While specific manufacturing contracts for individual units are typically classified, Cosmos 2564 belongs to the GLONASS-M family, which was universally manufactured by JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2564 represents the continuing operational commitment of the Russian Federation to the GLONASS global navigation satellite system. Launched in late 2022, it serves as a critical component in maintaining the 24-satellite constellation required for global positioning coverage. As part of the GLONASS-M class, it ensures the reliability of timing and location data for users independent of foreign systems like GPS or Galileo. The satellite serves as a bridge between legacy technologies and the upcoming GLONASS-K2 modernization, securing Russia's navigational sovereignty.

## Notable For
- **Constellation Sustainment**: Crucial for maintaining the 24-satellite geometry required for the GLONASS global coverage.
- **Second-Generation Technology**: Embodies the GLONASS-M (Uragan-M) technical standard, offering improved accuracy and stability over original GLONASS satellites.
- **Late-Period GLONASS-M**: Represents one of the final deployments of the GLONASS-M series before full transition to the GLONASS-K and K2 successors.
- **Dual-Use Capability**: Supports both civilian navigation markets and Russian military positioning requirements.
- **Extended Lifespan**: As a GLONASS-M unit, it is designed for a 7–10 year operational life, an improvement over the 3-year lifespan of earlier generations.

## Body
### Identity and Orbital Designation
Cosmos 2564 is a Russian spacecraft officially classified as a navigation satellite within the GLONASS system. It operates under the alias "Kosmos 2564," following the traditional Russian naming convention for military or quasi-military satellites. The object is tracked internationally under the COSPAR ID 2022-161A and the Satellite Catalog Number 54377.

### Technical Classification and Lineage
Cosmos 2564 is an instance of the **GLONASS-M** class of satellites (GRAU index 14Ф113, also known as Uragan-M). This classification places it within the second generation of Soviet/Russian navigation satellites.
- **Manufacturer**: Produced by JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev, the primary developer of Russian spacecraft.
- **Specifications**: As a GLONASS-M satellite, it is designed for a 7–10 year operational lifespan and provides L-band navigation signals.
- **Predecessor**: It succeeds the original Uragan (GLONASS) satellites which had shorter lifespans.
- **Successor**: The series is eventually replaced by the GLONASS-K and GLONASS-K2 models.

### Launch and Operational Context
The satellite was launched on **November 28, 2022**. This launch occurred near the end of the primary production run for the GLONASS-M series (which officially operationalized in 2001 and ended major production around late 2022). Cosmos 2564 was deployed into medium Earth orbit to replenish the constellation, ensuring that the network continued to meet global coverage requirements.

### Role in the GLONASS Network
Cosmos 2564 functions as a node in the Russian global positioning system. It joins a fleet of satellites (including contemporaries like Kosmos 2457, 2465, and 2485) that form the backbone of Russia's PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) infrastructure. The deployment of Cosmos 2564 highlights the system's reliance on the GLONASS-M architecture to maintain service availability while newer GLONASS-K platforms were being phased into production.

## References

1. CelesTrak