# Cosmos 1078
**Wikidata**: [Q12907282](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907282)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1078

## Summary
Cosmos 1078 is a satellite identified by Space Catalog Number (SCN) 11276 and COSPAR ID 1979-016A. It was launched on February 22, 1979, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41. This satellite is an instance of the Zenit-4MKM class and was carried into space by a Soyuz-U launch vehicle.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 1078 is identified by Space Catalog Number (SCN) 11276.
- Its COSPAR ID is 1979-016A.
- It was launched on February 22, 1979.
- The launch occurred at 12:10:00 UTC.
- Cosmos 1078 is an instance of the Zenit-4MKM class.
- It was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket.
- The launch took place from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.
- The Soyuz-U launch vehicle is a design variant of the Soyuz rocket, originating from the Soviet Union.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cosmos 1078?
A: Cosmos 1078 is a satellite, identified by SCN 11276 and COSPAR ID 1979-016A. It is an instance of the Zenit-4MKM class of satellites.

### Q: When was Cosmos 1078 launched?
A: Cosmos 1078 was launched on February 22, 1979, at 12:10:00 UTC.

### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1078?
A: Cosmos 1078 is an instance of the Zenit-4MKM class of satellites.

### Q: What rocket launched Cosmos 1078?
A: Cosmos 1078 was launched by a Soyuz-U rocket. The Soyuz-U is a design variant of the Soyuz rocket, originating from the Soviet Union.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1078 launched from?
A: Cosmos 1078 was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1078 matters as a specific data point in the history of space launches, contributing to the documented record of objects orbiting Earth. Its existence represents a successful rocket launch event on February 22, 1979, from a notable spaceport. As an instance of the Zenit-4MKM class and launched by a Soyuz-U vehicle, it forms part of the operational history of these specific space technologies and their deployment. Its launch details provide insight into the space activities conducted by the Soviet Union during the late 1970s.

## Notable For
- Its specific identification as Space Catalog Number (SCN) 11276 and COSPAR ID 1979-016A.
- Being an instance of the Zenit-4MKM satellite class.
- Its launch on February 22, 1979, by a Soyuz-U rocket.
- Its origin from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.

## Body

### Identification
Cosmos 1078 is identified by its Space Catalog Number (SCN) 11276.
Its COSPAR ID is 1979-016A.
It is also known by the alias Kosmos 1078.

### Classification
Cosmos 1078 is an instance of the Zenit-4МКМ class of satellites.

### Launch Details
Cosmos 1078 was launched on February 22, 1979.
The launch occurred at 12:10:00 UTC.
The launch vehicle used was the Soyuz-U rocket.
The launch took place from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.
The launch event is recorded as a significant event.

### Launch Vehicle Information
The Soyuz-U launch vehicle is a design variant of the Soyuz rocket.
The Soyuz-U originated from the Soviet Union.

### Related Entities
Related entities include:
- Zenit-4МКМ (class)
- Soyuz-U (class)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report