# Cosmos 1009
**Wikidata**: [Q12753054](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753054)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1009

## Summary
Cosmos 1009 is a Soviet satellite launched on May 19, 1978, as part of the Kosmos series. It was deployed using a Tsyklon-2 rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90.

## Key Facts
- **Serial Number:** 10904
- **COSPAR ID:** 1978-050A
- **Launch Date:** 1978-05-19
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-2
- **Instance Of:** Kosmos satellite series
- **Launch Time:** 00:21:00 (UTC)
- **Wikipedia Languages:** Hungarian (hu), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "10904"]

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cosmos 1009?
A: Cosmos 1009 is a Soviet satellite launched on May 19, 1978. It belongs to the Kosmos series of military satellites.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1009 launched?
A: Cosmos 1009 was launched on May 19, 1978, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90 at 00:21:00 UTC.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1009?
A: Cosmos 1009 was launched using a Tsyklon-2 expendable launch vehicle.

### Q: What is the COSPAR identifier for Cosmos 1009?
A: The COSPAR identifier for Cosmos 1009 is 1978-050A.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1009 represents a significant node within the extensive Kosmos satellite program, a cornerstone of Soviet space activities for military and scientific purposes. Its launch on May 19, 1978, using the Tsyklon-2 rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90 highlights the operational continuity and capability of the Soviet space program during the Cold War era. As part of the Kosmos series, it contributed to the broader strategic and technological objectives of the Soviet Union in space, demonstrating the reliability and reach of its launch vehicles and satellite infrastructure. Understanding such missions provides insight into the historical context and development of Soviet space capabilities.

## Notable For
- Being a member of the long-running Kosmos series of Soviet satellites.
- Utilizing the Tsyklon-2 launch vehicle for its deployment.
- Having its launch specifically timed to 00:21:00 UTC on May 19, 1978.
- Being cataloged with the serial number 10904 and COSPAR ID 1978-050A.
- Being documented in multiple Wikipedia languages (Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian).

## Body
### Launch Details
- **Launch Date:** 1978-05-19
- **Launch Time:** 00:21:00 UTC
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-2 (Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle)
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch

### Identification & Classification
- **Serial Number (SCN):** 10904
- **COSPAR ID:** 1978-050A
- **Instance Of:** Kosmos satellite series
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1009
- **Sitelink Count:** 4 (as per provided data)
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "10904"]

### Documentation
- **Wikipedia Languages:** Hungarian (hu), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)
- **References:** Citing Q6272367 (likely a catalog or database entity) for SCN, launch date, start point, launch vehicle, and significant event details. Citing Q200386 and Q53464 for COSPAR ID. Citing Q842341 for instance of.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report