# Gorizont 2
**Wikidata**: [Q16061153](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16061153)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/gorizont-2

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Gorizont 2**:

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## Summary  
Gorizont 2 is a Soviet communications satellite launched in 1979 as part of the Gorizont series. It was deployed using a Proton-K rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and operated with the Blok-DM space tug. The satellite served as part of Russia's long-running Gorizont program (1978–2000) for telecommunications and broadcasting.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: July 5, 1979  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1979-062A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 11440  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Proton-K rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 200  
- **Space Tug**: Blok-DM upper stage  
- **Series**: Gorizont (1978–2000), a Soviet/Russian communications satellite program  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Gorizont 2?  
A: Gorizont 2 was a Soviet communications satellite designed for telecommunications and broadcasting, part of a broader series operational from 1978 to 2000.  

### Q: How was Gorizont 2 launched?  
A: It was launched aboard a Proton-K rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome's Site 200 on July 5, 1979, using the Blok-DM space tug for orbital insertion.  

### Q: Is Gorizont 2 still operational?  
A: No, the Gorizont series concluded operations in 2000, and Gorizont 2 was part of the earlier launches in the program.  

## Why It Matters  
Gorizont 2 was a key satellite in the Soviet Union's efforts to expand its telecommunications and broadcasting capabilities during the Cold War. The Gorizont series provided critical infrastructure for communication across vast regions, including remote areas of the USSR. Its launch demonstrated Soviet proficiency in space-based communications technology, contributing to the global satellite communications race. The program's longevity (1978–2000) underscores its reliability and importance in Russia's space history.  

## Notable For  
- **Early Soviet Communications Satellite**: Part of the Gorizont series, which spanned over two decades.  
- **Proton-K Launch**: Demonstrated the reliability of the Proton-K rocket for deploying heavy payloads.  
- **Blok-DM Space Tug**: Utilized this upper stage for precise orbital insertion, a common feature in Soviet/Russian launches.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- **Launch Date**: July 5, 1979  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 200  
- **Rocket**: Proton-K  
- **Upper Stage**: Blok-DM  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 11440  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1979-062A  

### Program Context  
- **Series**: Gorizont (1978–2000)  
- **Purpose**: Telecommunications and broadcasting  

### Related Entities  
- **Proton-K**: The launch vehicle used for Gorizont 2.  
- **Blok-DM**: The space tug responsible for final orbital insertion.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report