# Kosmos 2368

> Russian military early warning satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q3397954](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3397954)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_2368)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-2368

## Summary
Kosmos 2368 is a Russian military early warning satellite launched in 1999. It belongs to the US-K series of Soviet and Russian satellites designed for missile detection. The satellite was launched aboard a Molniya-M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: December 27, 1999 ([Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1999-073A ([Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Molniya-M rocket ([Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16 ([Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 26042 ([Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Class**: US-K series (Soviet/Russian early warning satellites) ([Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Function**: Military early warning for missile detection ([Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 2368?  
A: Kosmos 2368 was a military early warning satellite designed to detect missile launches as part of Russia's defense strategy.  

### Q: When and where was Kosmos 2368 launched?  
A: It was launched on December 27, 1999, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16 using a Molniya-M rocket.  

### Q: What type of satellite is Kosmos 2368?  
A: It belongs to the US-K series, a class of Soviet and Russian early warning satellites.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 2368 plays a critical role in Russia's strategic defense by providing early warning of potential missile threats. As part of the US-K series, it contributes to global military surveillance capabilities, ensuring national security through real-time detection. Its launch underscores Russia's continued investment in space-based defense systems, maintaining parity with other global powers in missile tracking technology.  

## Notable For
- Part of the long-standing US-K series, a key component of Russia's early warning network.  
- Launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a major site for Russian military satellite deployments.  
- Utilized the Molniya-M rocket, a reliable Soviet-era launch vehicle.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: December 27, 1999  
- **Time**: 19:12:44 UTC ([Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16 ([Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: US-K ([Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Molniya-M ([Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Catalog Number**: 26042 ([Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  

### Operational Role  
- Designed for early warning of missile launches ([Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- Part of Russia's strategic defense infrastructure ([Source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report