# Cosmos 1097
**Wikidata**: [Q12753105](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753105)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1097

## Summary  
Cosmos 1097 was a Soviet spy satellite launched in 1979 as part of the Yantar-4K1 reconnaissance program. It was deployed using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome to conduct military surveillance missions.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: April 27, 1979 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1979-037A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 11348 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Yantar-4K1 (Soviet reconnaissance satellite) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Alias**: Kosmos 1097  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 17:15 UTC on April 27, 1979 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1097?  
A: Cosmos 1097 was a military reconnaissance satellite designed for surveillance missions as part of the Soviet Yantar-4K1 program.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1097 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1097?  
A: The Soyuz-U, a variant of the Soyuz rocket family, was used for the launch.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1097 was part of the Yantar-4K1 series, a key Soviet military reconnaissance program during the Cold War. These satellites provided high-resolution imagery intelligence, contributing to Soviet strategic and tactical decision-making. The successful deployment of such satellites underscored the USSR's technological capabilities in space-based surveillance, a critical aspect of Cold War-era espionage and national security. Its launch also reflects the broader geopolitical tensions of the time, where space became a contested domain for intelligence gathering.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Operated as a spy satellite under the Yantar-4K1 program.  
- **Precision Launch**: Deployed via Soyuz-U, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle.  
- **Cold War Significance**: Contributed to Soviet intelligence efforts during heightened global tensions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: April 27, 1979  
- **Time**: 17:15 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Yantar-4K1  
- **Catalog Number**: 11348  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 1979-037A  

### Mission Context  
- Part of the Soviet Union's military reconnaissance efforts.  
- Followed standardized Yantar-4K1 design for optical imaging missions.  

### Related Entities  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U (Universal variant of Soyuz rocket).  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome (primary site for polar/non-equatorial launches).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report