# Kosmos 2222

> Russian military early warning satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q3397932](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3397932)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_2222)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-2222

## Summary
Kosmos 2222 is a Russian military early warning satellite launched on November 25, 1992. It belongs to the US-K class of Soviet and Russian early warning satellites designed to detect missile launches.

## Key Facts
- Kosmos 2222 was launched on November 25, 1992
- It has the COSPAR ID 1992-081A
- The satellite was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- It was launched using a Molniya-M rocket
- Kosmos 2222 is part of the US-K class of early warning satellites
- The satellite's SCN is 22238
- It has Freebase ID /m/0jwxrmp
- The launch occurred at 12:18:54 local time

## FAQs
### Q: What is the purpose of Kosmos 2222?
A: Kosmos 2222 is a Russian military early warning satellite designed to detect missile launches. It belongs to the US-K class of satellites, which are part of the Russian missile defense and early warning system.

### Q: When and where was Kosmos 2222 launched?
A: Kosmos 2222 was launched on November 25, 1992, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 at 12:18:54 local time using a Molniya-M rocket.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Kosmos 2222?
A: The COSPAR ID for Kosmos 2222 is 1992-081A, which is a unique identifier assigned to all space objects by the Committee on Space Research.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 2222?
A: Kosmos 2222 was launched using a Molniya-M rocket, a Soviet space launcher rocket commonly used for military satellite missions.

## Why It Matters
Kosmos 2222 represents an important component of Russia's early warning system, which is critical for national security and strategic deterrence. As a military early warning satellite, it plays a vital role in detecting potential missile launches, providing crucial information for national defense decision-making. The satellite's deployment reflects Russia's ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading its space-based surveillance capabilities. Kosmos 2222 contributes to the broader network of US-K satellites that form the backbone of Russia's missile early warning system, helping to ensure rapid detection and response to potential threats.

## Notable For
- Being part of the US-K class of early warning satellites, which are specifically designed for missile detection
- Launching on November 25, 1992, during a period of significant space-based military development
- Being launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43, a key Russian space launch facility
- Using a Molniya-M rocket as its launch vehicle, which was commonly used for Soviet/Russian military satellites
- Having multilingual Wikipedia presence (English, Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian), indicating its international recognition

## Body
### General Information
Kosmos 2222 is a Russian military early warning satellite that was launched on November 25, 1992. The satellite belongs to the US-K class of Soviet and Russian early warning satellites, which are designed to detect missile launches and provide early warning capabilities.

### Technical Details
- SCN: 22238
- COSPAR ID: 1992-081A
- Freebase ID: /m/0jwxrmp
- Instance of: US-K
- Wikipedia title: Kosmos 2222
- Wolfram language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "22238"]

### Launch Information
- Launch date: November 25, 1992
- Launch time: 12:18:54 local time
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- Launch vehicle: Molniya-M

### Classification and Relations
- Instance of: US-K (series of Soviet and Russian early warning satellites)
- Related to Molniya-M (Soviet space launcher rocket)

### Documentation
- Sitelink count: 5
- Wikipedia languages: English, Croatian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian
- Wikidata description: Russian military early warning satellite

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report