# Cosmos 1098
**Wikidata**: [Q12753106](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753106)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1098

## Summary
Cosmos 1098 is a Zenit-4MKM reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on May 15, 1979. It was deployed into orbit using a Soyuz-U rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts
- **Alternative Name:** Kosmos 1098
- **SC Number:** 11358 (Soviet Space Program designation)
- **COSPAR ID:** 1979-040A
- **Launch Date:** May 15, 1979
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U (Soviet Union)
- **Instance Of:** Zenit-4MKM (Reconnaissance Satellite Class)
- **Launch Time:** 11:40:00 UTC
- **Wikipedia Languages:** mk (Macedonian), sh (Serbo-Croatian), sr (Serbian)

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1098?
A: Cosmos 1098 was a Zenit-4MKM satellite, a type designed for reconnaissance missions by the Soviet Union.

### Q: What rocket launched Cosmos 1098?
A: It was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle design.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1098 launched?
A: It was launched on May 15, 1979, at 11:40:00 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.

### Q: What classification does Cosmos 1098 belong to?
A: It is classified as a Zenit-4MKM reconnaissance satellite.

### Q: Is Cosmos 1098 still operational?
A: The source material does not provide information on the satellite's current operational status.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1098 represents a standard deployment of the Zenit-4MKM reconnaissance satellite class, a key component of the Soviet Union's military space program during the late Cold War era. Its launch exemplifies the routine operational use of the Soyuz-U booster from Plesetsk Cosmodrome for national security objectives. As part of the long-running Cosmos series, it contributes to the historical record of Soviet space activities and reconnaissance satellite development. Its classification and launch parameters provide specific data points for understanding the technical capabilities and operational patterns of Soviet military satellites during this period.

## Notable For
- **Zenit-4MKM Class:** Being an instance of the Zenit-4MKM reconnaissance satellite class.
- **Soyuz-U Launch:** Deployed by the Soyuz-U rocket, a workhorse variant of the Soyuz design.
- **Plesetsk Launch:** Launched specifically from Site 41 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome.
- **Precise Timestamp:** Launched at the exact recorded time of 11:40:00 UTC.
- **Standard SC Number:** Designated SC number 11358 within the Soviet system.

## Body
### Basic Information
- **Entity:** Cosmos 1098 (also known as Kosmos 1098)
- **COSPAR Designation:** 1979-040A
- **SC Number (Soviet):** 11358

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date:** May 15, 1979
- **Launch Time:** 11:40:00 UTC
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U (Soviet Union)

### Technical Classification
- **Instance Of:** Zenit-4MKM (Reconnaissance Satellite Class)
- **Related Class:** Soyuz-U (Launch Vehicle Design Variant - Universal)

### Associated Entities
- **Country:** Soviet Union
- **Wikipedia Languages:** mk, sh, sr
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "11358"]
- **Sitelink Count:** 3 (Wikipedia)
- **Sitelink Count:** 18 (Soyuz-U related articles)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report