# Cosmos 1060
**Wikidata**: [Q12753085](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753085)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1060

## Summary
Cosmos 1060 is a Soviet Zenit 2M class spy satellite launched on December 8, 1978, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using a Soyuz-U rocket. It represents a significant component of Soviet reconnaissance satellite operations during the Cold War era.

## Key Facts
- COSPAR ID: 1978-111A
- Serial number: 11139
- Launch date: December 8, 1978
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U
- Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- Class: Zenit 2M (Soviet spy satellite)
- Alias: Kosmos 1060
- Wikipedia references in 3 languages: mk, sh, sr
- Wolfram Language entity: Entity["Satellite", "11139"]

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1060?
A: Cosmos 1060 was a Soviet Zenit 2M class spy satellite, designed for reconnaissance purposes during the Cold War.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1060 launched?
A: Cosmos 1060 was launched on December 8, 1978, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: What is the relationship between Cosmos 1060 and other satellites with similar names?
A: Cosmos 1060 follows the Soviet Cosmos satellite naming convention, which was used for a wide variety of military, scientific, and test satellites, distinguishing it by its unique serial number and launch date.

### Q: What was the launch time of Cosmos 1060?
A: Cosmos 1060 was launched at 09:30:00 UTC on December 8, 1978, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1060 represents a significant component of Cold War-era Soviet space reconnaissance capabilities. As a Zenit 2M class satellite, it contributed to Soviet military intelligence by providing imagery of strategic locations during a period of heightened geopolitical tensions. The satellite's deployment from Baikonur Cosmodrome, using the reliable Soyuz-U launch vehicle, highlights the Soviet Union's established space infrastructure and its commitment to maintaining reconnaissance capabilities. Understanding such satellites provides insight into the technological and operational aspects of Cold War space programs and their impact on international relations.

## Notable For
- Part of the Zenit 2M class, a specialized variant of Soviet spy satellites
- One of many Cosmos satellites launched during the Cold War intelligence buildup
- Launched using the reliable Soyuz-U rocket variant, which was workhorse of Soviet space program
- Cataloged with specific serial number 11139 for tracking and identification purposes
- One of the few Soviet satellites referenced in multiple Wikipedia language versions

## Body
### Basic Information
- Cosmos 1060 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite
- Official COSPAR identifier: 1978-111A
- Alternative designation: Kosmos 1060
- Soviet serial number: 11139
- Launched on December 8, 1978 at 09:30:00 UTC

### Technical Specifications
- Satellite class: Zenit 2M
- Purpose: Military reconnaissance
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U (Universal variant)
- Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- Country of origin: Soviet Union

### Program Context
- Part of the broader Cosmos satellite program
- Related to Soviet spy satellite operations
- Contributed to Cold War-era intelligence gathering
- Represents Soviet technological advancement in reconnaissance satellites

### Documentation
- Referenced in 3 Wikipedia language versions: mk, Macedonian; sh, Serbo-Croatian; sr, Serbian
- Catalogued in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "11139"]
- Subject of limited public information due to classified nature of reconnaissance satellites

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report