# Cosmos 1008
**Wikidata**: [Q12753055](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753055)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1008

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1008**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1008 (also known as Kosmos 1008) was a Soviet signals intelligence satellite launched in 1978 as part of the Tselina-OK program. It was designed for electronic reconnaissance and operated in low Earth orbit. The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: May 17, 1978 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1978-049A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 10898 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Tselina-OK (Soviet signals intelligence satellite) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 14:39 UTC on May 17, 1978 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1008?  
A: Cosmos 1008 was a signals intelligence satellite designed for electronic reconnaissance, part of the Soviet Tselina-OK program.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1008 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 1008 into orbit?  
A: It was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet/Russian launch vehicle.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1008 was part of the Tselina-OK program, a key Soviet effort in electronic intelligence gathering during the Cold War. These satellites played a crucial role in monitoring military communications and radar signals, providing strategic advantages. The launch demonstrated Soviet capabilities in deploying reconnaissance satellites quickly and reliably, contributing to the broader space race and intelligence competition with the United States.  

## Notable For  
- **Early Cold War Reconnaissance**: Part of a critical Soviet signals intelligence program.  
- **Successful Launch**: Deployed without reported failures, showcasing Soviet launch reliability.  
- **Legacy**: Contributed to the development of later electronic intelligence satellites.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: May 17, 1978  
- **Time**: 14:39 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Model**: Tselina-OK  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M  
- **Orbit**: Low Earth Orbit (exact parameters not specified in sources)  

### Mission Role  
- Primary function: Electronic signals intelligence (ELINT)  
- Part of a broader Soviet effort to monitor NATO and other adversaries' communications.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report