# Raduga-1M
**Wikidata**: [Q16086566](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16086566)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/raduga-1m-q16086566

## Summary
Raduga-1M (COSPAR ID 2013-062A) is a Russian military satellite system that was launched on November 11, 2013. It was deployed using a Proton-M heavy-lift launch vehicle equipped with a Briz-M space tug. The launch originated from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24.

## Key Facts
- **COSPAR ID:** 2013-062A
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 39375
- **Launch Date:** November 11, 2013
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-M
- **Space Tug:** Briz-M
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24
- **Classification:** Instance of a Russian military satellite system (Raduga 1M)
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch occurring on November 11, 2013, at Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24

## FAQs
### Q: When was Raduga-1M launched?
A: Raduga-1M was launched on November 11, 2013.

### Q: What launch vehicle was used to deploy Raduga-1M?
A: The satellite was deployed using a Proton-M Russian heavy-lift launch vehicle, assisted by a Briz-M space tug.

### Q: Where did the launch of Raduga-1M take place?
A: The launch took place at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, specifically at Site 81/24.

## Why It Matters
Raduga-1M represents a specific instance of the Russian military satellite infrastructure, identified by the unique designator COSPAR ID 2013-062A. Its deployment is significant as it utilized the Proton-M launch vehicle, a staple of the Russian space program derived from the Soviet Proton family, indicating the continued reliance on this heavy-lift technology for military applications. The integration of the Briz-M space tug highlights the specific orbital insertion capabilities required for this class of military satellite. Launched from the historic Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24, this mission contributes to the legacy of Russian aerospace operations managed from that facility. As a military satellite system, the Raduga-1M plays a role in national defense and communications infrastructure.

## Notable For
- **Military Classification:** Identified specifically as a Russian military satellite system.
- **Launch Configuration:** Utilized the combination of a Proton-M launch vehicle with a Briz-M space tug.
- **Specific Launch Infrastructure:** Launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24.
- **Lineage:** Part of the broader "Raduga" class of satellites, launched aboard the Proton family of vehicles.

## Body
### Launch and Deployment
The specific Raduga-1M entity identified by COSPAR ID 2013-062A underwent a significant deployment event on November 11, 2013. The mission was executed from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, utilizing Site 81/24 as the start point. The launch required a Proton-M heavy-lift launch vehicle, a system developed from the Soviet/Russian Proton family. To achieve its intended orbit, the payload was coupled with a Briz-M space tug.

### Identification and Classification
This object is officially cataloged under the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 39375. In terms of ontology, the entity is listed as an "instance of" the Raduga 1M class, which is defined as a Russian military satellite system. The mission is documented as a "rocket launch" significant event, firmly placing this entity within the timeline of Russian spaceflight activities in late 2013.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report