# Cosmos 1050
**Wikidata**: [Q12907274](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907274)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1050

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1050**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1050 was a Soviet spy satellite launched in 1978 as part of the Zenit 6U reconnaissance program. It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and operated under the Kosmos designation, a cover name for Soviet military and scientific satellites.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: November 28, 1978 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1978-108A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Class**: Zenit 6U (a Soviet reconnaissance satellite) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Alternative Name**: Kosmos 1050  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 11121 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1050?  
A: Cosmos 1050 was a military reconnaissance satellite designed for photographic intelligence missions under the Soviet Zenit 6U program.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1050 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport used for military and scientific missions.  

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 1050 into orbit?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz family known for its reliability in deploying payloads.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1050 was part of the Zenit 6U series, a key Soviet reconnaissance program during the Cold War. These satellites provided critical photographic intelligence, aiding military and strategic decision-making. The use of the Soyuz-U launch vehicle underscored its reliability for deploying sensitive payloads. The Kosmos designation helped obscure its true military purpose, reflecting the secrecy surrounding Soviet space activities.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Operated as a spy satellite under the Zenit 6U program.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed successfully via Soyuz-U, a workhorse of Soviet space launches.  
- **Cold War Context**: Part of Soviet efforts to maintain strategic surveillance capabilities.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: November 28, 1978  
- **Time**: 16:20 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Zenit 6U (reconnaissance)  
- **Catalog Number**: 11121  
- **Alternative Designation**: Kosmos 1050  

### Mission Context  
- Part of a series of Soviet military satellites disguised under the Kosmos name.  
- Launched during heightened Cold War tensions for strategic intelligence gathering.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report