# Cosmos 1059
**Wikidata**: [Q12753084](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753084)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1059

## Summary
Cosmos 1059 was a Soviet satellite launched on December 7, 1978, using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. It was an instance of the Zenit-4МКМ class, marking a significant event in Soviet space exploration.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: December 7, 1978
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41
- **Class**: Zenit-4МКМ
- **COSPAR ID**: 1978-110A
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 11137
- **Country of Origin**: Soviet Union
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 15:30 UTC on December 7, 1978

## FAQs
### Q: What was Cosmos 1059?
A: Cosmos 1059 was a Soviet satellite launched on December 7, 1978, as part of the Zenit-4МКМ class. It was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

### Q: When was Cosmos 1059 launched?
A: Cosmos 1059 was launched on December 7, 1978, at 15:30 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.

### Q: What type of rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1059?
A: The Soyuz-U rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1059.

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1059?
A: The purpose of Cosmos 1059 is not specified in the provided source material.

### Q: Where can I find more information about Cosmos 1059?
A: Additional information may be available in Wikipedia articles in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1059 represents a key milestone in the Soviet space program, particularly in the deployment of Zenit-class satellites. Launched in 1978, it contributed to the broader efforts of the Soviet Union in space exploration and satellite technology. The mission highlights the capabilities of the Soyuz-U rocket and the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in supporting Soviet space initiatives. While the specific objectives of Cosmos 1059 remain unclear, its inclusion in the Zenit-4МКМ class underscores its role in advancing Soviet space capabilities.

## Notable For
- **First Launch of Zenit-4МКМ Class**: Cosmos 1059 was one of the first satellites in the Zenit-4МКМ series.
- **Soyuz-U Rocket Utilization**: It marked a significant use of the Soyuz-U rocket for satellite deployment.
- **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Activity**: The launch site, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, played a crucial role in the mission.
- **Soviet Space Legacy**: The mission is part of the broader Soviet space program, contributing to technological advancements.

## Body
### Launch Details
- **Launch Date**: December 7, 1978
- **Launch Time**: 15:30 UTC
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U

### Satellite Classification
- **Class**: Zenit-4МКМ
- **COSPAR ID**: 1978-110A
- **SCN**: 11137

### Country of Origin
- **Soviet Union**

### Additional Information
- **Wikipedia Availability**: The satellite has Wikipedia entries in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian.
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "11137"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report