# Raduga 1
**Wikidata**: [Q16086531](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16086531)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/raduga-1-q16086531

## Summary  
Raduga 1 is a Russian military satellite launched in 2009 as part of the Raduga satellite system. It was deployed using a Proton-K rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and is primarily used for military communications.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: February 28, 2009  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2009-010A  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Proton-K rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24  
- **Space Tug**: Blok DM-2  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 34264  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at Baikonur Cosmodrome on February 28, 2009  
- **Instance of**: Raduga-1 class of Russian military satellites  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of Raduga 1?  
A: Raduga 1 is a Russian military satellite designed for secure communications, supporting defense and strategic operations.  

### Q: How was Raduga 1 launched?  
A: It was launched aboard a Proton-K rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on February 28, 2009.  

### Q: What is the significance of the Raduga satellite system?  
A: The Raduga system provides critical military communications capabilities for Russia, ensuring secure and reliable data transmission.  

## Why It Matters  
Raduga 1 plays a vital role in Russia's military communications infrastructure, enabling secure and resilient data links for defense operations. Its deployment underscores Russia's investment in advanced satellite technology to maintain strategic advantages. The use of the Proton-K rocket, a proven launch vehicle, highlights the reliability of Russia's space launch capabilities. Raduga 1's mission contributes to the broader Raduga system, which supports national security and global military communications.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the Raduga-1 class of Russian military satellites.  
- Launched using the Proton-K rocket, a historically significant carrier.  
- Deployed from Baikonur Cosmodrome, a key site for Russian space missions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: February 28, 2009  
- **Location**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24  
- **Rocket**: Proton-K with Blok DM-2 space tug  

### Technical Specifications  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2009-010A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 34264  

### Mission Context  
- **Class**: Raduga-1, a Russian military satellite system.  
- **Purpose**: Secure military communications.  

### Related Entities  
- **Proton-K**: The launch vehicle used for Raduga 1.  
- **Baikonur Cosmodrome**: The launch site for the mission.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report