# Gonets M 13 (M23)

> satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q20803946](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20803946)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/gonets-m-13-m23

## Summary
Gonets M 13 (M23) is a Russian artificial satellite and a specific unit within the Gonets-M satellite family. It was successfully launched on March 31, 2015, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 using a Rokot launch vehicle. The satellite is designated internationally by the COSPAR ID 2015-020C and the Satellite Catalog Number 40554.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Gonets M 13 (M23) is an artificial satellite and an instance of the Gonets-M satellite family (Russia).
- **Launch Date:** March 31, 2015.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Rokot (a series of Russian space launch vehicles).
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133.
- **COSPAR ID:** 2015-020C.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 40554.
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch occurring on March 31, 2015, at Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133.
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** `Entity["Satellite", "40554"]`.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Gonets M 13 (M23)?
A: Gonets M 13 (M23) is an artificial satellite belonging to the Gonets-M family, a class of spacecraft developed by Russia.

### Q: When and how was Gonets M 13 (M23) launched?
A: The satellite was launched on March 31, 2015, utilizing a Rokot launch vehicle from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133.

### Q: What are the international identifiers for Gonets M 13 (M23)?
A: The satellite is identified by the COSPAR ID 2015-020C and the Satellite Catalog Number 40554.

## Why It Matters
Gonets M 13 (M23) serves as a specific operational unit within the broader Gonets-M satellite family, contributing to the constellation's capacity. As an instance of the Gonets-M class, its deployment supports the ongoing maintenance and functionality of this Russian satellite system. The launch event itself is a point of technical record, utilizing the Rokot launch vehicle—a established series of Russian space launchers—to reach orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The existence of distinct identifiers like the COSPAR ID and Satellite Catalog Number allows for precise tracking and management of the object in space, distinguishing it from other debris or satellites. Its entry into the knowledge base highlights the continuous activity in the Russian space sector regarding satellite deployment during the mid-2010s.

## Notable For
- **Family Membership:** Represents the Gonets-M class of satellites.
- **Specific Launch Configuration:** Launched via the Rokot vehicle, a notable Russian launch system.
- **Precise Tracking Data:** Uniquely identified by SCN 40554 and COSPAR ID 2015-020C.
- **Launch Location:** Deployed from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133.

## Body
### Mission and Classification
Gonets M 13 (M23) is classified as an artificial satellite and functions as a component of the Gonets-M family. It is associated with the country of Russia. In data systems, it is represented by the Wolfram Language entity code `Entity["Satellite", "40554"]`.

### Launch Details
The satellite's deployment is a recorded significant event classified as a rocket launch.
*   **Date of Launch:** March 31, 2015.
*   **Location:** The launch originated from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133.
*   **Vehicle:** The launch was conducted using a Rokot launch vehicle.

### Identifiers and Records
The satellite is tracked using specific numerical and alphanumerical codes:
*   **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 40554.
*   **COSPAR International Designator:** 2015-020C.

The satellite has a limited presence in Wikipedia language editions, appearing only in the Latvian (lv) version based on available data.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report