# Kosmos 2452

> Russian military communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q14083956](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14083956)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_2452)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-2452

## Summary
Kosmos 2452 is a Russian military communications satellite belonging to the Strela constellation. It was launched on July 6, 2009, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 using a Rokot launch vehicle to support Russia's military communications network.

## Key Facts
- Class: Strela (constellation of Soviet/Russian military communications satellites)
- Launch date: July 6, 2009
- Launch location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133
- Launch vehicle: Rokot
- COSPAR ID: 2009-036B
- SCN: 35499
- Wikipedia languages: English, Croatian, Latvian
- Sitelink count: 3

## FAQs
### Q: What is Kosmos 2452?
A: Kosmos 2452 is a Russian military communications satellite that belongs to the Strela constellation. It was launched on July 6, 2009, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

### Q: When and where was Kosmos 2452 launched?
A: Kosmos 2452 was launched on July 6, 2009, at 01:26:34 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 using a Rokot launch vehicle.

### Q: What is the purpose of Kosmos 2452?
A: As a Strela-class satellite, Kosmos 2452 serves Russian military communications needs, operating within the country's military communications network to support secure communication channels for military operations.

## Why It Matters
Kosmos 2452 plays a vital role in maintaining Russia's military communications capabilities as part of the Strela constellation. This constellation provides secure and reliable communication channels for military operations across vast distances, contributing to national security and command and control operations. The successful launch and operation of Kosmos 2452 demonstrate Russia's continued investment in space-based military communications infrastructure, ensuring that its military forces maintain connectivity regardless of their location. As part of the long-standing Strela system, it represents the continuation of decades of Russian expertise in military satellite communications.

## Notable For
- Part of the Strela constellation, which has a long history dating back to Soviet-era military communications
- Launched specifically for military communications, ensuring secure and reliable communication channels for Russian forces
- Has a dedicated SCN (35499) for tracking and identification purposes in space
- One of the few Russian military satellites with multilingual Wikipedia coverage (English, Croatian, and Latvian)

## Body
### Overview
Kosmos 2452 is a Russian military communications satellite belonging to the Strela constellation. It represents one of the latest additions to Russia's space-based military communications network, continuing a tradition of military satellite communications dating back to the Soviet era.

### Technical Details
- Class: Strela (constellation of Soviet/Russian military communications satellites)
- COSPAR ID: 2009-036B
- SCN: 35499
- Launch date: July 6, 2009
- Launch time: 01:26:34
- Launch location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133
- Launch vehicle: Rokot

### Operational Context
- Function: Military communications
- Network: Part of the Strela constellation
- Language availability: Wikipedia pages in English, Croatian, and Latvian
- Digital presence: Google Knowledge Graph ID /g/11x1nf26k
- Visibility: 3 sitelinks across Wikipedia languages

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report