# Kosmos 2467

> Russian military communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q620613](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q620613)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_2467)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-2467

## Summary  
Kosmos 2467 is a Russian military communications satellite launched in 2010. It belongs to the Strela-3 class of satellites and was operated by the Russian Space Forces. The satellite was launched aboard a Rokot rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: September 8, 2010, at 03:30:18 UTC.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Rokot, a Russian space launch vehicle.  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133.  
- **Operator**: Russian Space Forces.  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-3, a type of military communications satellite.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2010-043B.  
- **Spacecraft Catalog Number (SCN)**: 37153.  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Kosmos 2467?  
A: Kosmos 2467 is a Russian military communications satellite of the Strela-3 class, designed for secure military communications.  

### Q: When was Kosmos 2467 launched?  
A: It was launched on September 8, 2010, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome aboard a Rokot rocket.  

### Q: Who operates Kosmos 2467?  
A: The satellite is operated by the Russian Space Forces, a branch of the Russian military responsible for space operations.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 2467 plays a critical role in Russia's military communications infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable communication channels for defense operations. As part of the Strela-3 class, it contributes to a network of satellites that support strategic and tactical military communications. Its launch underscores Russia's continued investment in space-based military capabilities, maintaining its position as a key player in global defense technology. The use of the Rokot launch vehicle also highlights Russia's reliance on proven systems for deploying critical assets into orbit.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Part of Russia's secure military communications network.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Deployed using the Rokot rocket, a reliable Russian launch system.  
- **Heritage**: Belongs to the Strela-3 class, a well-established line of military satellites.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: September 8, 2010.  
- **Time**: 03:30:18 UTC.  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133, a key Russian launch facility.  
- **Vehicle**: Rokot, a derivative of the UR-100N intercontinental ballistic missile.  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-3, designed for military communications.  
- **Operator**: Russian Space Forces, responsible for its deployment and operation.  
- **Catalog Number**: 37153 (assigned by the U.S. Space Command).  

### Mission Context  
- **Purpose**: Secure military communications for Russian defense forces.  
- **Significance**: Part of a broader network supporting national security operations.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report