# Ekran 11
**Wikidata**: [Q16943288](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16943288)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ekran-11

## Summary
Ekran 11 was a Soviet geostationary satellite launched in 1983 as part of the Ekran series. It was designed for direct television broadcasting and was launched aboard a Proton-K rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: September 29, 1983  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-100A  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Proton-K  
- **Space Tug**: Blok-DM  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 14377  
- **Instance of**: Ekran-class satellite  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 on September 29, 1983  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Ekran 11?  
A: Ekran 11 was a geostationary satellite designed for direct television broadcasting, part of the Soviet Union's Ekran series.  

### Q: Where was Ekran 11 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200, a major Soviet spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Ekran 11?  
A: The Proton-K, a Soviet (later Russian) carrier rocket, was used for its launch.  

## Why It Matters  
Ekran 11 was part of the Ekran series, which played a significant role in Soviet efforts to expand television broadcasting coverage across remote regions. Geostationary satellites like Ekran 11 enabled direct-to-home television transmission, bridging gaps in communication infrastructure. Its launch demonstrated Soviet advancements in space technology and broadcasting capabilities during the Cold War era.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the Ekran series, a pioneering Soviet direct-broadcast satellite system.  
- Launched aboard the Proton-K, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  
- Contributed to the expansion of television access in geographically challenging areas.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: September 29, 1983  
- **Rocket**: Proton-K with Blok-DM space tug  
- **Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: Ekran (geostationary satellite)  
- **Catalog Number**: 14377  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-100A  

### Mission Context  
- Part of a broader Soviet initiative to enhance television broadcasting via satellite.  
- Demonstrated the reliability of the Proton-K launch system for geostationary payloads.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report