# Gonets M09
**Wikidata**: [Q17331413](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17331413)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/gonets-m09

## Summary
Gonets M09 is a Russian communications satellite launched on July 3, 2014, as part of the Gonets-M satellite family. It was launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Rokot launch vehicle. The satellite serves as part of Russia's low Earth orbit communications network.

## Key Facts
- Launch date: July 3, 2014
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133
- Launch vehicle: Rokot
- Satellite family: Gonets-M
- COSPAR ID: 2014-036B
- Satellite catalog number: 40062
- Country of origin: Russia
- Wikipedia languages: lv (Latvian)
- Sitelink count: 1

## FAQs
### Q: What is Gonets M09?
A: Gonets M09 is a Russian communications satellite launched on July 3, 2014, as part of the Gonets-M satellite family. It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Rokot launch vehicle.

### Q: When was Gonets M09 launched?
A: Gonets M09 was launched on July 3, 2014, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 in Russia.

### Q: What type of satellite is Gonets M09?
A: Gonets M09 is a communications satellite that belongs to the Gonets-M satellite family, which forms part of Russia's low Earth orbit communications network.

## Why It Matters
Gonets M09 represents Russia's continued investment in its national communications satellite infrastructure. As part of the Gonets-M family, it contributes to Russia's low Earth orbit communications network, which provides reliable communication services across the country's vast territory. The satellite's launch demonstrates Russia's ongoing capability to deploy and maintain its own satellite communications systems, reducing dependence on foreign technology. The Rokot launch vehicle used for this mission is a converted intercontinental ballistic missile, showcasing Russia's ability to repurpose military technology for civilian space applications. This satellite helps ensure Russia maintains independent communications capabilities for both civilian and potentially military applications.

## Notable For
- Part of Russia's national communications satellite network
- Launched using the Rokot launch vehicle (converted ICBM)
- Launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russia's primary military launch site
- Member of the Gonets-M satellite family
- Maintains Russia's independent satellite communications capability

## Body
### Launch Details
Gonets M09 was launched on July 3, 2014, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133. The launch vehicle used was a Rokot, which is a converted Russian intercontinental ballistic missile adapted for space launches.

### Technical Classification
The satellite is classified as a Gonets-M type satellite, which is part of Russia's low Earth orbit communications satellite family. It has been assigned the COSPAR ID 2014-036B and satellite catalog number 40062.

### Launch Vehicle Background
The Rokot launch vehicle used for this mission is notable for being a converted UR-100N intercontinental ballistic missile. This demonstrates Russia's capability to repurpose military technology for civilian space applications.

### Communications Network Role
As part of the Gonets-M family, Gonets M09 contributes to Russia's national communications satellite network. This network provides communication services across Russia's vast territory, which is crucial for maintaining connectivity in remote areas.

### Launch Site Significance
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, where Gonets M09 was launched, is Russia's primary military launch site located in the northern part of European Russia. It has been a key facility for Russian space launches since the 1960s.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report