# Prognoz 10
**Wikidata**: [Q1541114](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1541114)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/prognoz-10

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Prognoz 10**:

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## Summary  
Prognoz 10 was a Soviet scientific research satellite launched in 1985 as part of the Prognoz series. It was designed to study solar-terrestrial interactions and space weather. The satellite was launched aboard a Molniya-M rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: April 26, 1985  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1985-033A  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Molniya-M  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 15661  
- **Series**: Prognoz (Soviet/Russian scientific satellites)  
- **Alternative Name**: Прогноз-10  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Prognoz 10?  
A: Prognoz 10 was designed to study solar-terrestrial interactions, including space weather phenomena and their effects on Earth's magnetosphere.  

### Q: How was Prognoz 10 launched?  
A: It was launched aboard a Molniya-M rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 on April 26, 1985.  

### Q: Is Prognoz 10 still operational?  
A: No, Prognoz 10 was part of a historical Soviet satellite series, and its mission has long since concluded.  

## Why It Matters  
Prognoz 10 contributed to the understanding of solar activity and its impact on Earth's space environment, aiding in space weather forecasting and magnetospheric research. As part of the Prognoz series, it helped advance Soviet and later Russian space science capabilities. These missions provided critical data for studying cosmic rays, solar wind, and geomagnetic disturbances, which remain relevant for modern satellite operations and space exploration.  

## Notable For  
- Being part of the long-running **Prognoz series**, a key Soviet/Russian scientific satellite program.  
- Launched aboard the **Molniya-M**, a workhorse Soviet rocket for high-inclination orbits.  
- Contributed to **space weather research**, aiding in understanding solar-terrestrial interactions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: April 26, 1985  
- **Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31  
- **Rocket**: Molniya-M  

### Mission Context  
- Part of the **Prognoz series**, which spanned from 1972 to 1985.  
- Focused on **solar and magnetospheric studies**, complementing earlier missions in the series.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Catalog Number**: 15661  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 1985-033A  

### Legacy  
- Provided foundational data for **space weather modeling**.  
- Demonstrated Soviet expertise in **scientific satellite deployment**.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report