# Cosmos 1069
**Wikidata**: [Q13566477](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566477)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1069

## Summary
Cosmos 1069 was a Soviet satellite launched on December 28, 1978, using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. It was an instance of the Zenit-4MT class, designated with the COSPAR ID 1978-124A.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: December 28, 1978
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41
- **Class**: Zenit-4MT
- **COSPAR ID**: 1978-124A
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 11173
- **Country of Origin**: Soviet Union
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 16:30:00 UTC on December 28, 1978

## FAQs
### Q: What was Cosmos 1069?
A: Cosmos 1069 was a Soviet satellite launched on December 28, 1978, as part of the Zenit-4MT class. It was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

### Q: When was Cosmos 1069 launched?
A: Cosmos 1069 was launched on December 28, 1978, at 16:30:00 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.

### Q: What type of rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1069?
A: The Soyuz-U rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1069.

### Q: What was the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 1069?
A: The COSPAR ID of Cosmos 1069 was 1978-124A.

### Q: What was the SCN of Cosmos 1069?
A: The SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) of Cosmos 1069 was 11173.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1069 represents a significant entry in the Soviet space program's satellite launches. As part of the Zenit-4MT class, it was launched using the reliable Soyuz-U rocket, which was a variant of the Soyuz rocket design. The launch occurred from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a key site for Soviet space activities. The satellite's designation and launch details contribute to the historical record of Soviet space exploration, highlighting the era's advancements in satellite technology and launch capabilities.

## Notable For
- **First Launch of Zenit-4MT Class**: Cosmos 1069 was an early instance of the Zenit-4MT satellite class.
- **Soyuz-U Rocket Utilization**: It marked another successful launch using the Soyuz-U rocket.
- **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Activity**: The launch from Site 41 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome contributed to the site's role in Soviet space missions.
- **COSPAR and SCN Designation**: The assignment of COSPAR ID 1978-124A and SCN 11173 reflects the satellite's official documentation in international space tracking systems.

## Body
### Launch Details
Cosmos 1069 was launched on **December 28, 1978**, at **16:30:00 UTC** from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41**. The launch vehicle used was the **Soyuz-U**, a variant of the Soyuz rocket design.

### Classification and Identification
- **Class**: Zenit-4MT
- **COSPAR ID**: 1978-124A
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 11173

### Country of Origin
The satellite was launched by the **Soviet Union**, as indicated by the country of origin for the Soyuz-U rocket.

### Wikipedia Presence
Cosmos 1069 has Wikipedia entries in **Macedonian (mk)**, **Serbo-Croatian (sh)**, and **Serbian (sr)**.

### Wolfram Language Entity Code
The satellite is referenced in Wolfram Language as **Entity["Satellite", "11173"]**.

### References and Sources
- **P248 (stated in)**: Q6272367 (likely a reference to a specific source or database)
- **P143 (imported from Wikimedia)**: Q206855 (Wikidata) and Q200386 (COSPAR)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report