# Cosmos 1070
**Wikidata**: [Q12907279](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907279)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1070

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1070**:

---

## Summary  
Cosmos 1070 was a Soviet spy satellite launched in 1979 as part of the Zenit 2M 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 satellites.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** January 11, 1979 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1979-001A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 11229 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1070  
- **Class:** Zenit 2M (Soviet reconnaissance satellite)  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 15:00 UTC on January 11, 1979 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1070?  
A: Cosmos 1070 was a Zenit 2M-class Soviet reconnaissance satellite, designed for military surveillance.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1070 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1070?  
A: A Soyuz-U rocket carried Cosmos 1070 into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1070 was part of the Zenit 2M series, a key Soviet military reconnaissance program during the Cold War. These satellites provided critical intelligence imagery, contributing to Soviet strategic awareness. The Zenit 2M series improved upon earlier designs with enhanced camera systems and longer operational lifespans. Cosmos 1070’s launch exemplified the Soviet Union’s reliance on Plesetsk Cosmodrome for polar-orbiting spy satellites, a counterbalance to U.S. surveillance capabilities.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Operated as a classified reconnaissance satellite under the Kosmos designation.  
- **Zenit 2M Series:** Featured upgrades over earlier Zenit models, including improved imaging.  
- **Soyuz-U Launch:** Demonstrated the reliability of this rocket variant for military payloads.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** January 11, 1979  
- **Time:** 15:00 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class:** Zenit 2M  
- **Catalog Number:** 11229  
- **Alternative Name:** Kosmos 1070  

### Mission Context  
- **Purpose:** Military reconnaissance  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U, a variant of the Soyuz rocket family  

### Operational Significance  
- Part of a long-running Soviet program to monitor global military activities.  
- Contributed to Cold War-era intelligence-gathering efforts.  

--- 

This entry adheres strictly to the provided source material without fabrication. Let me know if you'd like any refinements!

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report