# Cosmos 1093
**Wikidata**: [Q12753102](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753102)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1093

## Summary
Cosmos 1093 is a Soviet Tselina-D signals intelligence satellite launched on April 14, 1979. This satellite, cataloged as SCN 11331 with COSPAR ID 1979-032A, was part of the Soviet space-based signals intelligence program.

## Key Facts
- SCN (Satellite Catalog Number): 11331
- COSPAR ID: 1979-032A
- Launch Date: April 14, 1979
- Launch Location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- Launch Vehicle: Vostok-2M rocket
- Class: Tselina-D (Soviet signals intelligence satellite)
- Launch Time: 05:27:00
- Aliases: Kosmos 1093
- Wikipedia languages available: Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "11331"]
- Sitelink count: 3

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1093?
A: Cosmos 1093 was a Tselina-D class satellite designed for Soviet signals intelligence operations. It was part of the Soviet Union's space-based surveillance system used to gather electronic intelligence.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1093 launched?
A: Cosmos 1093 was launched on April 14, 1979, at 05:27:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 using a Vostok-2M rocket.

### Q: What is the difference between Cosmos 1093 and other satellites?
A: As a Tselina-D satellite, Cosmos 1093 was specifically designed for signals intelligence, distinguishing it from other satellites that might have been used for communication, weather observation, or other purposes.

### Q: How is Cosmos 1093 identified in different systems?
A: Cosmos 1093 has multiple identifiers: it's cataloged as SCN 11331, has the COSPAR ID 1979-032A, and can be referenced in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "11331"].

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1093 represents a significant component of the Soviet Union's Cold War-era signals intelligence capabilities. As part of the Tselina-D satellite program, it contributed to the Soviet space-based electronic surveillance network that monitored communications and electronic signals around the world. These satellites played a crucial role in strategic intelligence gathering during the Cold War arms race and geopolitical tensions. The Tselina-D program represents an important milestone in space-based reconnaissance technology, demonstrating the increasingly sophisticated capabilities for monitoring global electronic activities from space.

## Notable For
- Being part of the specialized Tselina-D class of Soviet signals intelligence satellites
- Its launch occurring during the Cold War period when electronic surveillance was a strategic priority
- Its identification through multiple cataloging systems (SCN 11331 and COSPAR ID 1979-032A)
- Launching from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, one of the busiest space launch sites during the Soviet era
- Operating as part of a classified Soviet military space program during a period of heightened international tensions

## Body

### Satellite Classification
Cosmos 1093 is classified as a Tselina-D satellite, a specialized class of Soviet signals intelligence satellites designed for electronic surveillance and signal interception. The Tselina-D program focused on gathering electronic intelligence from space.

### Identification and Cataloging
- SCN (Satellite Catalog Number): 11331
- COSPAR ID: 1979-032A
- Common name: Cosmos 1093 (also known as Kosmos 1093)
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "11331"]

### Mission Details
- Launch Date: April 14, 1979
- Launch Time: 05:27:00
- Launch Location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- Launch Vehicle: Vostok-2M expendable carrier rocket
- Mission Type: Signals intelligence

### Technical Specifications
- Satellite Class: Tselina-D
- Primary Function: Signals intelligence
- Origin: Soviet Union

### Information Availability
- Available Wikipedia Languages: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)
- Sitelink Count: 3
- Academic References: Cited in sources with Wikidata Q6272367

### Historical Context
Cosmos 1093 operated during the Cold War period when electronic surveillance was a critical component of national security strategy. The Tselina-D satellites represented an important advancement in space-based intelligence gathering capabilities for the Soviet Union.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report