# Kosmos 2514

> Russian military satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q23058525](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23058525)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_2514)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-2514

## Summary  
Kosmos 2514 is a Russian military navigation satellite that belongs to the GLONASS‑M series. It was launched on 7 February 2016 aboard a Soyuz‑2.1b rocket and is catalogued internationally as COSPAR 2016‑008A (Satellite Catalog Number 41330).

## Key Facts  
- **Satellite type:** GLONASS‑M navigation satellite (instance of the GLONASS‑M class).【P248】  
- **Launch date:** 7 February 2016.【P248】  
- **Launch vehicle:** Soyuz‑2.1b rocket.【P248】  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2016‑008A.【P143】  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 41330.【P143】  
- **Purpose:** Russian military satellite supporting the GLONASS navigation system.【Wikidata description】  
- **Related classes:** Part of the GLONASS‑M family and launched by the Soyuz‑2.1b launch system.【related】  
- **Wikipedia entry:** “Kosmos 2514” (available in English, Croatian, Latvian, Russian).【wikipedia_title】  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is Kosmos 2514?  
**A:** Kosmos 2514 is a Russian military navigation satellite that is part of the GLONASS‑M series, used to provide positioning data for Russian forces and civilian users.  

### Q: When was Kosmos 2514 launched and on what rocket?  
**A:** It was launched on 7 February 2016 aboard a Soyuz‑2.1b launch vehicle.  

### Q: How is Kosmos 2514 identified internationally?  
**A:** The satellite’s international identifiers are COSPAR 2016‑008A and Satellite Catalog Number 41330.  

### Q: Which satellite family does Kosmos 2514 belong to?  
**A:** It belongs to the GLONASS‑M family, a generation of Russian GLONASS navigation satellites.  

### Q: Where can I find more information about Kosmos 2514?  
**A:** Additional details are available on its Wikipedia page titled “Kosmos 2514” in multiple languages (English, Croatian, Latvian, Russian).  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 2514 contributes to Russia’s GLONASS navigation constellation, a critical component of the nation’s strategic and civilian positioning infrastructure. By augmenting the GLONASS‑M fleet, the satellite enhances the accuracy, redundancy, and resilience of global navigation services that support military operations, transportation, telecommunications, and scientific research. Its deployment on a modern Soyuz‑2.1b launch vehicle demonstrates Russia’s continued capability to field and maintain a robust space-based navigation system, which is essential for both national security and international competitiveness in satellite navigation technology.  

## Notable For  
- Being a GLONASS‑M class satellite, representing the second generation of Russian navigation satellites.  
- Launch on the Soyuz‑2.1b, a newer variant of the long‑standing Soyuz launch family.  
- Assigned the COSPAR identifier 2016‑008A and catalog number 41330, facilitating global tracking.  
- Serving as a military‑grade asset within the broader GLONASS navigation network.  

## Body  

### Overview  
Kosmos 2514 is classified as a GLONASS‑M satellite, a subset of the GLONASS navigation system operated by the Russian Federation. The GLONASS‑M series provides improved signal stability and longer operational lifespans compared with earlier GLONASS models.  

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 7 February 2016 (launch event recorded at 00:21:00 UTC).  
- **Vehicle:** Soyuz‑2.1b rocket, a modernized version of the Soyuz launch family.  
- **Mission Type:** Rocket launch delivering a military navigation payload into medium Earth orbit.  

### Identification  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2016‑008A, the international designation used for tracking space objects.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 41330, the numeric identifier assigned by the United States Space Command.  

### Classification & Relationships  
- **Instance of:** GLONASS‑M, linking Kosmos 2514 to the broader GLONASS navigation constellation.  
- **Related Classes:**  
  - **GLONASS‑M:** The satellite family to which it belongs, encompassing Russian navigation satellites.  
  - **Soyuz‑2.1b:** The launch vehicle class used for its deployment.  

### Operational Role  
As a military satellite, Kosmos 2514 supports positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services for Russian defense forces. Its integration into the GLONASS network ensures continuous global coverage and redundancy, complementing civilian navigation needs.  

### References  
- Structured data from Wikidata (SCN, COSPAR ID, instance of, launch date, launch vehicle).  
- Related class information for GLONASS‑M and Soyuz‑2.1b.  
- Wikipedia entry “Kosmos 2514” (English, Croatian, Latvian, Russian).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report