# Kosmos 2484

> Russian military communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q12156082](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12156082)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_2484)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-2484

## Summary  
Kosmos 2484 is a Russian military communications satellite launched in 2013. It belongs to the Strela constellation, a series of Soviet/Russian satellites designed for secure military communications. The satellite was launched aboard a Rokot rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: January 15, 2013, at 16:24:59 UTC.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Rokot, a Russian space launch vehicle.  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133.  
- **Manufacturer**: JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2013-001C.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 39059.  
- **Class**: Part of the Strela constellation, a series of military communications satellites.  
- **Aliases**: Also known as Cosmos 2484.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of Kosmos 2484?  
A: Kosmos 2484 is a military communications satellite designed for secure data transmission within the Russian armed forces.  

### Q: Who built Kosmos 2484?  
A: It was manufactured by JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev, a Russian company specializing in satellite production.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 2484 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133, a Russian spaceport known for military and scientific missions.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 2484 plays a critical role in Russia's military communications infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable data transmission for defense operations. As part of the Strela constellation, it contributes to a network that has been operational since the Soviet era, highlighting Russia's continued investment in space-based military capabilities. The satellite's launch aboard the Rokot rocket also underscores Russia's reliance on indigenous launch vehicles for strategic missions. Its deployment reflects broader trends in militarization of space and the importance of secure communications in modern warfare.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Designed exclusively for secure military communications.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Deployed using the Rokot rocket, a proven Russian launch system.  
- **Heritage**: Part of the long-standing Strela constellation, which dates back to the Soviet era.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: January 15, 2013.  
- **Time**: 16:24:59 UTC.  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133, a primary launch facility for Russian military satellites.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Manufacturer**: JSC Information Satellite Systems Reshetnev, a key player in Russian satellite production.  
- **Class**: Strela, a constellation of military communications satellites.  

### Mission Context  
- **Purpose**: Secure military communications for Russian defense forces.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Rokot, a derivative of the UR-100N intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), repurposed for space launches.  

### Identification  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2013-001C.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 39059.  
- **Aliases**: Cosmos 2484, reflecting the historical naming convention for Soviet/Russian military satellites.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report