# Cosmos 1007
**Wikidata**: [Q12753053](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753053)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1007

## Summary
Cosmos 1007 is a Soviet satellite launched on May 16, 1978, as part of the Zenit-4МКМ spacecraft class. It was deployed into orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** May 16, 1978
- **Launch Time:** 10:40:00
- **Classification:** Zenit-4МКМ
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U (Universal variant)
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 10895
- **COSPAR ID:** 1978-048A
- **Country of Origin:** Soviet Union
- **Wolfram Language Code:** Entity["Satellite", "10895"]

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cosmos 1007?
A: Cosmos 1007 (also referred to as Kosmos 1007) is a Soviet satellite belonging to the Zenit-4МКМ class. It was launched in May 1978 for orbital operations.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1007?
A: The satellite was launched using a Soyuz-U, which is a "Universal" variant of the Soyuz rocket design. This launch vehicle was a product of the Soviet Union.

### Q: Where was the launch site for Cosmos 1007?
A: Cosmos 1007 was launched from Site 43 at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The launch took place at 10:40:00 on the day of its deployment.

### Q: How is Cosmos 1007 identified in satellite catalogs?
A: It is identified by the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 10895 and the international COSPAR ID 1978-048A.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1007 serves as a historical marker of Soviet space activity during the late 1970s. As an instance of the Zenit-4МКМ class, it represents the ongoing development and deployment of specialized satellite technology by the Soviet Union. The mission utilized the Soyuz-U launch vehicle, highlighting the "Universal" variant's role in the Soviet space program's logistical framework. 

Launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, the mission underscores the importance of Site 43 as a primary launch point for orbital assets during this era. While specific mission outcomes are part of the broader Zenit program history, the successful deployment of Cosmos 1007 contributed to the operational record of the Soyuz-U rocket, which remains one of the most frequently used launch vehicles in spaceflight history.

## Notable For
- **Spacecraft Class:** It is a specific instance of the Zenit-4МКМ satellite series.
- **Launch Platform:** Utilized the Soyuz-U Universal rocket design for orbital insertion.
- **Geographic Origin:** Launched from the high-latitude Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the Soviet Union.
- **Data Tracking:** Recognized in computational systems via the Wolfram Language entity code for Satellite 10895.

## Body

### Mission Overview
Cosmos 1007 was successfully launched into orbit on May 16, 1978. The launch event was recorded at 10:40:00 UTC. The mission originated from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, specifically utilizing the infrastructure at Site 43. 

### Technical Specifications
The spacecraft is classified under the Zenit-4МКМ class. For tracking and identification purposes, it was assigned the COSPAR ID 1978-048A and the Satellite Catalog Number 10895. The launch was facilitated by the Soyuz-U, a universal variant of the Soyuz rocket series developed by the Soviet Union.

### Documentation and References
Cosmos 1007 is documented in several international contexts:
*   **Language Support:** Information regarding the satellite is available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) Wikipedia editions.
*   **Database Identifiers:** The entity is indexed in academic and satellite databases under the reference Q6272367 and the Wolfram Language entity code Entity["Satellite", "10895"].
*   **Sitelink Count:** The entity maintains a sitelink count of 3 across various knowledge platforms.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report