# Tatiana

> Russian artificial satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q4475883](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4475883)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tatiana-q4475883

## Summary
Tatiana is a Russian research satellite and technology demonstration spacecraft launched on January 20, 2005, using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. It orbits Earth at an altitude between 912 and 967 kilometers with an inclination of 83 degrees.

## Key Facts
- Tatiana is classified as both a research satellite and technology demonstration spacecraft
- The satellite was launched on January 20, 2005, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket
- It has an orbit with an apoapsis of 967 kilometers and a periapsis of 912 kilometers
- The satellite's COSPAR ID is 2005-002C, and it has an orbital period of 103.7 minutes
- Tatiana has an orbital inclination of 83 degrees and an orbital eccentricity of 0.003758
- The satellite is also known by the aliases Universitesky, Университетский - Татьяна, and Университетский — Татьяна (КА)

## FAQs
### Q: When and where was Tatiana launched?
A: Tatiana was launched on January 20, 2005, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: What type of spacecraft is Tatiana?
A: Tatiana is both a research satellite and a technology demonstration spacecraft, designed to conduct scientific research while demonstrating experimental technologies.

### Q: What is Tatiana's orbit like?
A: Tatiana orbits Earth at an altitude between 912 and 967 kilometers with an inclination of 83 degrees and completes an orbit approximately every 103.7 minutes.

### Q: What other names is Tatiana known by?
A: Tatiana is also known as Universitesky, Университетский - Татьяна, and Университетский — Татьяна (КА).

## Why It Matters
Tatiana represents an important element in Russia's space technology development program as a technology demonstration spacecraft that validated experimental systems for future satellite missions. Its launch using the Kosmos-3M rocket demonstrated the continued viability of this launch vehicle for small satellites. The satellite's research capabilities contribute to Earth observation and space environment studies, particularly with its unique orbital characteristics that allow for observations of both polar and mid-latitude regions. As part of Russia's presence in space research, Tatiana's data and technological demonstrations have likely influenced the design of subsequent Russian research satellites and technology demonstrators.

## Notable For
- Being classified as both a research satellite and technology demonstration spacecraft, serving dual purposes in its mission
- Launching on January 20, 2005, using the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome
- Operating in a highly inclined orbit (83 degrees) that enables coverage of both polar and mid-latitude regions
- Having an orbital eccentricity of 0.003758, making it nearly circular with minimal variation in altitude

## Body
### Mission Overview
Tatiana is a Russian artificial satellite that functions as both a research satellite and a technology demonstration spacecraft. It was launched on January 20, 2005, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Technical Specifications
- Satellite catalog number (SCN): 28523
- COSPAR ID: 2005-002C
- Orbital parameters:
  - Apoapsis: 967 kilometers
  - Periapsis: 912 kilometers
  - Orbital inclination: 83 degrees
  - Orbital period: 103.7 minutes
  - Orbital eccentricity: 0.003758
- Alternative names: Universitesky, Университетский - Татьяна, Университетский — Татьяна (КА)

### Launch Details
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch date: January 20, 2005
- Significant event: Rocket launch (occurred at Plesetsk Cosmodrome on January 20, 2005)

### Classification
Tatiana belongs to multiple spacecraft classifications:
- Artificial satellite of Earth
- Research satellite
- Technology demonstration spacecraft

### Digital Presence
- The satellite has content in Russian Wikipedia (ru language)
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/120x0x4m
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "28523"]
- Wikidata count: 2 sitelinks

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report