# Skynet 2B

> military communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q16943249](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16943249)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/skynet-2b

## Summary
Skynet 2B is a British military communications satellite launched on November 23, 1974. It belongs to the Skynet series of satellites and was deployed into orbit using an American Delta 2000 rocket. The satellite was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17.

## Key Facts
- **Entity Type:** Military communications satellite.
- **Launch Date:** November 23, 1974.
- **COSPAR ID:** 1974-094A.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 07547.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Delta 2000 (American expendable launch system).
- **Launch Site:** Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17.
- **Operator/Origin:** United Kingdom (part of the Skynet series).
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch occurring on November 23, 1974, at Cape Canaveral.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Skynet 2B?
A: Skynet 2B is a military communications satellite developed as part of the British Skynet series. It was launched in late 1974 to support telecommunications.

### Q: When was Skynet 2B launched?
A: The satellite was launched on November 23, 1974.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Skynet 2B?
A: Skynet 2B was launched using a Delta 2000 rocket, an American expendable launch system, lifting off from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17.

## Why It Matters
Skynet 2B represents a specific historical chapter in the United Kingdom's defense communications infrastructure. As part of the Skynet series—the class of British military communications satellites—it played a role in the evolution of secure military telecommunications. The collaboration evident in its launch parameters highlights the transatlantic cooperation in space technology during the 1970s; while the satellite was British, it relied on the American Delta 2000 launch system and facilities at Cape Canaveral. This entry serves as a technical record of the payload identified by COSPAR ID 1974-094A, tracking its origins and deployment specifics essential for historical aerospace analysis.

## Notable For
- Being a component of the **Skynet series**, the dedicated constellation for British military communications.
- Its launch via the **Delta 2000** rocket, a prominent American launch system of the era.
- Its specific identification codes: **COSPAR ID 1974-094A** and **Satellite Catalog Number 07547**.
- Deployment from **Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17**, a historic launch site.

## Body

### Mission and Classification
Skynet 2B is classified as a military communications satellite. It is an instance of the broader "communications satellite" class and belongs specifically to the Skynet series. This series is designated for British military use, serving the telecommunications needs of the United Kingdom's defense forces.

### Launch Specifications
The satellite was successfully delivered to space on November 23, 1974. The mission utilized the Delta 2000 launch vehicle, an American expendable rocket system. The launch originated from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17 in the United States.

### Technical Identifiers
For tracking and cataloging purposes, Skynet 2B is assigned the following identifiers:
- **COSPAR ID:** 1974-094A
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 07547
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "07547"]
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/1q5z9tyft

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report