# Ekran 10
**Wikidata**: [Q16943289](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16943289)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ekran-10

## Summary
Ekran 10 was a Soviet geostationary satellite launched on March 12, 1983, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 using a Proton-K carrier rocket equipped with a Blok-DM space tug. It belonged to the Ekran class of satellites designed for communication purposes in the Soviet Union's satellite network.

## Key Facts
- Ekran 10 was launched on March 12, 1983
- It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200
- It was launched using a Proton-K carrier rocket
- It was equipped with a Blok-DM space tug
- It has a SCn value of 13878
- It has a COSPAR ID of 1983-016A
- It is an instance of the Ekran class of satellites
- It has only 1 sitelink
- It has available content in Portuguese language (pt) on Wikipedia
- It has Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/1q5bpk2n8
- It has Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "13878"]

## FAQs
### Q: When and where was Ekran 10 launched?
A: Ekran 10 was launched on March 12, 1983, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Ekran 10?
A: Ekran 10 was launched using a Proton-K carrier rocket, which was a Russian, previously Soviet, carrier rocket.

### Q: What space tug did Ekran 10 use?
A: Ekran 10 was equipped with a Blok-DM space tug, which is a type of upper stage used for orbital maneuvers.

### Q: How can Ekran 10 be identified in databases?
A: Ekran 10 can be identified by its SCn value (13878), COSPAR ID (1983-016A), Google Knowledge Graph ID (/g/1q5bpk2n8), and Wolfram Language entity code (Entity["Satellite", "13878"]).

### Q: How much information is available about Ekran 10 online?
A: Ekran 10 has only 1 sitelink and is available in Portuguese language (pt) on Wikipedia.

## Why It Matters
Ekran 10 was part of the Ekran series of Soviet geostationary satellites, which played a role in the Soviet space program's communication capabilities. As one of the satellites launched using the Proton-K carrier rocket, it represented the Soviet Union's ongoing development of space-based communication systems during the Cold War era. The Ekran series contributed to the Soviet Union's space infrastructure, demonstrating their technical capabilities in deploying and maintaining satellites in geostationary orbit.

## Notable For
- Being part of the Ekran class, a specialized series of Soviet geostationary satellites
- Its launch on March 12, 1983, representing one of the satellites deployed during the later years of the Soviet space program
- Its use of the Proton-K carrier rocket, one of the primary rockets used for Soviet and Russian space launches
- Its deployment from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200, the main spaceport for Soviet orbital launches
- Its equipment with a Blok-DM space tug, enabling it to reach and maintain its geostationary orbit

## Body
### Basic Information
Ekran 10 was a Soviet geostationary satellite belonging to the Ekran class. It was launched on March 12, 1983, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 using a Proton-K carrier rocket equipped with a Blok-DM space tug.

### Identifiers
- SCn: 13878
- COSPAR ID: 1983-016A
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/1q5bpk2n8
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "13878"]

### Technical Specifications
- Spacecraft class: Ekran (geostationary satellite)
- Space tug: Blok-DM
- Launch vehicle: Proton-K (Russian, previously Soviet carrier rocket)
- Launch date: March 12, 1983
- Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200

### Related Entities
- Ekran class of geostationary satellites (Soviet Union)
- Proton-K carrier rocket (Russian, previously Soviet)
- Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 (launch facility)

### Media and Documentation
- Sitelink count: 1
- Available Wikipedia languages: Portuguese (pt)
- Significant event: rocket launch at Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 on March 12, 1983

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report