# Cosmos 1073
**Wikidata**: [Q12753092](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753092)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1073

## Summary
Cosmos 1073 is a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched on January 30, 1979, aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome. It belongs to the Zenit-4МКM class of Earth observation satellites.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: January 30, 1979  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1979-006A  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U (Universal variant)  
- **Satellite Class**: Zenit-4МКM  
- **SCN Number**: 11255  
- **Alternate Names**: Kosmos 1073  
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Available in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1073?  
A: Cosmos 1073 was a reconnaissance satellite designed for Earth observation and surveillance missions as part of the Soviet Union's Zenit-4МКM program.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1073 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What propulsion system was used for its launch?  
A: The satellite was deployed using a Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz rocket designed for universal missions.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1073 exemplifies the Soviet Union's advanced reconnaissance satellite capabilities during the Cold War, contributing to Earth monitoring and intelligence gathering. Its launch on January 30, 1979, marked routine operations for the Zenit-4МКM class, showcasing the reliability of the Soyuz-U platform. As part of the broader Cosmos program, it supported military and scientific objectives, reinforcing technological parity in space exploration and surveillance during the late 1970s.  

## Notable For  
- **Class Specificity**: Exclusively classified as a Zenit-4МКM reconnaissance satellite.  
- **Precise Launch Timing**: Lifted off at exactly 15:15:00 on January 30, 1979.  
- **Regional Wikipedia Presence**: Unique coverage in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian language editions.  
- **Soviet Heritage**: Embodies the era of Cold War-era Soviet satellite development.  

## Body  
### Overview  
Cosmos 1073 (COSPAR ID: 1979-006A) is a Soviet satellite launched on January 30, 1979. It is part of the Zenit-4МКM class, dedicated to reconnaissance and Earth observation tasks.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: Zenit-4МКM (Soviet optical reconnaissance satellite class)  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U (Universal variant)  
- **SCN Number**: 11255  
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)  

### Mission Details  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4  
- **Launch Time**: 15:15:00 (local time)  
- **Mission Type**: Rocket launch (confirmed as a significant event)  
- **Parent Program**: Soviet Cosmos series satellite program  

### International Recognition  
- **Citations**: Catalogued under Soviet military space initiatives.  
- **Cross-References**: Linked to the Soyuz-U launch vehicle and Zenit-4МКM class.  
- **Digital Presence**: 3 Wikipedia sitelinks across specified languages.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report