# Космос-1805

> soviet intelligence satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q12753459](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753459)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_1805)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/1805-q12753459

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Космос-1805**:

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## Summary  
Космос-1805 was a Soviet signals intelligence satellite launched in 1986 as part of the Tselina-R program. It was designed to intercept and analyze electronic signals for military purposes and was launched aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** December 10, 1986  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1986-097A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 17191  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-3  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32  
- **Class:** Tselina-R (Soviet signals intelligence satellite)  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 07:30:00 UTC on December 10, 1986  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1805  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Космос-1805?  
A: It was a Soviet signals intelligence satellite designed to intercept and analyze electronic communications for military reconnaissance.  

### Q: Where was Космос-1805 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Космос-1805?  
A: It was launched aboard a Tsyklon-3, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle.  

## Why It Matters  
Космос-1805 was part of the Tselina-R program, a critical component of Soviet electronic intelligence (ELINT) efforts during the Cold War. These satellites played a vital role in monitoring military communications, radar signals, and other electronic emissions from NATO and other adversaries. The data collected helped the Soviet Union maintain strategic awareness and counter potential threats. Its launch also demonstrated the continued development of Soviet space-based surveillance capabilities during a period of intense geopolitical tension.  

## Notable For  
- One of many satellites in the Tselina-R series, which formed the backbone of Soviet ELINT operations.  
- Launched during the Cold War, contributing to the USSR's electronic warfare and reconnaissance efforts.  
- Used the Tsyklon-3 rocket, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle for military and scientific payloads.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** December 10, 1986  
- **Time:** 07:30:00 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** Tselina-R (signals intelligence satellite)  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-3  

### Operational Context  
- Part of a broader Soviet effort to enhance space-based electronic intelligence capabilities.  
- Contributed to the Cold War-era arms race in surveillance technology.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report