# Kosmos 2395

> Russian GLONASS navigation satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q12753752](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753752)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_2395)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-2395

## Summary
Kosmos 2395 is a Russian GLONASS navigation satellite launched on December 25, 2002. It was operated by the Russian Space Forces and manufactured by JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** GLONASS navigation satellite.
- **Launch Date:** December 25, 2002.
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K carrier rocket.
- **Operator:** Russian Space Forces.
- **Manufacturer:** JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev.
- **Serial Number:** 27619.
- **COSPAR ID:** 2002-060C.
- **Space Tug:** Blok DM-2M.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Kosmos 2395?
A: Kosmos 2395 is a GLONASS navigation satellite, part of the Russian global satellite navigation system.

### Q: When and where was Kosmos 2395 launched?
A: Kosmos 2395 was launched on December 25, 2002, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23.

### Q: Who manufactured Kosmos 2395?
A: Kosmos 2395 was manufactured by JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev.

## Why It Matters
Kosmos 2395 represents a critical component of the GLONASS constellation, Russia's counterpart to the US GPS system. These satellites provide essential positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services globally, supporting applications ranging from personal navigation and transportation logistics to telecommunications and scientific research. The deployment and operation of satellites like Kosmos 2395 ensure the continued functionality and resilience of the GLONASS infrastructure, underpinning national security and civilian infrastructure dependent on precise location data.

## Notable For
- Being a member of the original GLONASS satellite family.
- Its launch on December 25, 2002, using a Proton-K rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23.
- Manufacture by JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev, a key Russian space contractor.
- Operation under the Russian Space Forces.
- Utilization of a Blok DM-2M space tug for its deployment.

## Body
### Classification and Identity
- Kosmos 2395 is an instance of the GLONASS satellite class.
- It is also known by its serial number 27619 and its COSPAR designation 2002-060C.
- Its Freebase ID is /m/0v3h444.

### Launch Details
- **Date:** December 25, 2002.
- **Time:** 07:37:58 (UTC).
- **Location:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K.
- **Space Tug:** Blok DM-2M was used for deployment.
- The launch event is recorded as a significant event.

### Operator and Manufacturer
- **Operator:** Russian Space Forces.
- **Manufacturer:** JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev.

### Technical Specifications
- **Type:** Navigation satellite.
- **System:** GLONASS.
- **Wikipedia Languages:** Available in English (en), Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).
- **Sitelink Count:** 5 (across Wikipedia languages).
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "27619"].

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report