# Cosmos 1101
**Wikidata**: [Q13566483](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566483)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1101

## Summary
Cosmos 1101 is a Soviet military satellite launched on May 22, 1979. It was deployed into orbit using a Proton-K carrier rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Military satellite (artificial satellite used for military purposes)
- **Launch Date:** May 22, 1979
- **Launch Time:** 23:00:00
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 11363
- **COSPAR ID:** 1979-042B
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1101
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "11363"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1101?
A: Cosmos 1101 was an artificial satellite launched for military purposes. It is classified specifically as a military satellite within the Soviet space program.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1101 launched?
A: The satellite was launched on May 22, 1979, at 23:00:00. The launch took place at Site 81/24 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

### Q: What rocket was used to carry Cosmos 1101 into space?
A: Cosmos 1101 was launched using a Proton-K carrier rocket. The Proton-K is a Russian (formerly Soviet) rocket class used for various heavy-lift satellite deployments.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1101 represents a specific instance of the Soviet Union's extensive use of the "Cosmos" (or Kosmos) designation for its military space assets during the Cold War era. Launched in late May 1979, the satellite contributed to the strategic military capabilities of the USSR. Its deployment via the Proton-K carrier rocket underscores the importance of that specific launch vehicle in maintaining the Soviet orbital presence. 

The satellite is a documented part of international space history, tracked by the Satellite Catalog Number 11363 and COSPAR ID 1979-042B. While specific mission details are often restricted for military satellites of this era, its existence and launch parameters provide data for historians and researchers tracking the evolution of military space technology and the frequency of Soviet launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

## Notable For
- **Heavy-Lift Launch:** Deployed using the Proton-K, a significant Soviet carrier rocket class.
- **Specific Launch Site:** Launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24, a key location for Soviet space operations.
- **International Tracking:** Recognized in global databases under COSPAR ID 1979-042B and SCN 11363.
- **Multilingual Documentation:** Information regarding the satellite is maintained in several languages, including Serbian, Serbo-Croatian, and Macedonian.

## Body

### Launch and Deployment
Cosmos 1101 was launched on May 22, 1979. The launch event occurred at 23:00:00 UTC. The mission utilized the Baikonur Cosmodrome, specifically Site 81/24, which served as the starting point for the mission. The carrier rocket used for this deployment was the Proton-K, a standard heavy-lift vehicle for the Soviet space program.

### Technical Classification
The entity is categorized as an "instance of" a military satellite. This classification denotes an artificial satellite designed for military objectives. Within the Soviet naming convention, it was assigned the name Cosmos 1101 (alternatively spelled Kosmos 1101).

### Identification and Records
Cosmos 1101 is identified in various technical databases through the following designations:
*   **SCN:** 11363
*   **COSPAR ID:** 1979-042B
*   **Wolfram Language Code:** Entity["Satellite", "11363"]

The satellite's launch is recorded as a "significant event" in space history, specifically categorized as a rocket launch with defined qualifiers for time and location. References for its data are linked to academic and archival sources such as Wikidata and the Satellite Catalog.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report