# Kosmos 2413

> Russian GLONASS navigation satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q12857565](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12857565)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_2413)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-2413

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 2413**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 2413 is a Russian GLONASS navigation satellite launched in 2004 as part of the GLONASS-M family. It was operated by the Russian Space Forces and deployed to support global positioning and navigation services.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: December 26, 2004  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2004-053B  
- **Satellite Class**: GLONASS-M (a family of Russian navigation satellites)  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Proton-K rocket with Blok DM-2 space tug  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200  
- **Operator**: Russian Space Forces  
- **Manufacturer**: JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev  
- **Alternative Names**: Also referred to as Cosmos 2413, Kosmos 2411, or Cosmos 2411  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of Kosmos 2413?  
A: Kosmos 2413 is a GLONASS satellite designed to provide global navigation and positioning services, similar to the U.S. GPS system.  

### Q: Who built Kosmos 2413?  
A: It was manufactured by JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev, a Russian satellite producer.  

### Q: How was Kosmos 2413 launched?  
A: It was launched aboard a Proton-K rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 on December 26, 2004.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 2413 is part of Russia's GLONASS satellite navigation system, a critical alternative to GPS. GLONASS provides global coverage for military, civilian, and commercial applications, ensuring Russia's independence from foreign positioning systems. The launch of Kosmos 2413 contributed to expanding and maintaining GLONASS's operational constellation, enhancing accuracy and reliability for users worldwide. Its deployment underscores Russia's commitment to maintaining sovereign space-based navigation capabilities.  

## Notable For  
- **GLONASS-M Family**: Belongs to a key generation of GLONASS satellites with improved accuracy and lifespan.  
- **Proton-K Launch**: Deployed using the Proton-K rocket, a workhorse of Soviet/Russian space programs.  
- **Operational Role**: Supports Russia's strategic and civilian navigation infrastructure.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: December 26, 2004  
- **Time**: 13:53:31 UTC  
- **Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200  
- **Rocket**: Proton-K with Blok DM-2 upper stage  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: GLONASS-M  
- **Operator**: Russian Space Forces  
- **Manufacturer**: JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev  

### Mission Context  
- Part of Russia's ongoing efforts to maintain and modernize the GLONASS constellation.  
- Contributed to global navigation coverage alongside other GLONASS-M satellites.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report