Cosmos 1006 is a Soviet satellite launched in 1978 as part of the Typhoon-1 series. It was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and is identified by the COSPAR ID 1978-046A.

What class of satellite is Cosmos 1006?

Cosmos 1006 is classified as a Typhoon-1 satellite, a series of Soviet-era spacecraft typically associated with ocean surveillance and reconnaissance.

When and where was Cosmos 1006 launched?

It was launched on May 12, 1978, at 11:00 local time from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle.

What is the significance of the COSPAR ID 1978-046A?

The COSPAR ID 1978-046A uniquely identifies Cosmos 1006 within international space databases, marking it as part of the 1978 launch series.

What does the SCN 10862 refer to?

SCN 10862 is the satellite catalog number assigned to Cosmos 1006 by tracking and identification systems, used for orbital and space situational awareness.

Are there any alternate names for Cosmos 1006?

Yes, it is also referred to as Kosmos 1006, a naming convention often used for classified or military satellites in the Soviet program.

Cosmos 1006

Vehicle Typhoon 1 Q12753052

Facts

7 properties

Instance of: Typhoon-1
Launch date: 1978-05-12
Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M
Significant event: rocket launch^[4]
Space launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M^[2]
Start point: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132^[5]
UTC date of spacecraft launch: May 12, 1978^[3]

🏷️ Also known as

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🔖 Identifiers · 3

COSPAR ID: 1978-046A
SCN: 10862
Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "10862"]

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Instance of 1

Typhoon-1

Significant event 1

rocket launch

Space launch vehicle 1

Kosmos-3M

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Summary

Cosmos 1006 is a Typhoon-1^[1].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

[2] ↑ Cosmos 1006 — space launch vehicle (P375): Kosmos-3M. Jonathan's Space Report. wikidata.org.
[3] ↑ Cosmos 1006 — UTC date of spacecraft launch (P619): May 12, 1978. Jonathan's Space Report. wikidata.org.
[4] ↑ Cosmos 1006 — significant event (P793): rocket launch. Jonathan's Space Report. wikidata.org.
[5] ↑ Cosmos 1006 — start point (P1427): Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132. Jonathan's Space Report. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

[1] ↑ Cosmos 1006 is an instance of Typhoon-1 (Q14942782) [P31, primary]. Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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BibTeX

@misc{4ortxyz_cosmos-1006_2026, author = {{4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph}}, title = {{Cosmos 1006}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1006}, note = {Accessed: 2026-05-03}}

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