# Cosmos 1113
**Wikidata**: [Q12753113](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753113)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1113

## Summary
Cosmos 1113 is a Soviet Zenit-4МКM reconnaissance satellite launched on July 10, 1979, using a Soyuz-U rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31. It was part of the Soviet military satellite program focused on Earth observation.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** July 10, 1979.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U rocket.
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.
- **Designation:** Kosmos 1113 (alias).
- **COSPAR ID:** 1979-064A.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 11447.
- **Class/Type:** Zenit-4МКM reconnaissance satellite.
- **Launch Time:** 09:00:00 UTC.
- **Entity Code (Wolfram):** Entity["Satellite", "11447"].

## FAQs
### Q: What was the primary purpose of Cosmos 1113?
A: Cosmos 1113 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite, specifically a Zenit-4МКM type, designed for Earth observation as part of the military Kosmos program.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1113 launched?
A: It was launched on July 10, 1979, at 09:00:00 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: What is the significance of its designation "Kosmos 1113"?
A: The "Kosmos" prefix was used by the Soviet Union for military and non-military satellites, including reconnaissance satellites like this one, to conceal their specific military purpose.

### Q: What is its COSPAR identifier and catalog number?
A: Its COSPAR identifier is 1979-064A, and its U.S. Space Force Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) is 11447.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1113 represents a typical Soviet reconnaissance satellite from the late 1970s, part of the long-running Zenit-4МКM series. These satellites provided critical intelligence for Soviet military and political decision-making by gathering imagery and data on potential adversaries and global events. While the specific mission details of Cosmos 1113 are classified, its existence and the operational pattern of the Zenit-4МКM satellites highlight the continuous Soviet investment in space-based surveillance capabilities during the Cold War. It exemplifies the role of space platforms in strategic power projection and the technological advancement in Soviet orbital reconnaissance.

## Notable For
- Being a **Zenit-4МКM** satellite, a specific Soviet military reconnaissance satellite class.
- Its **reconnaissance** mission, typical for the Soviet Kosmos series satellites assigned high numbers.
- Launch from **Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31**, a primary Soviet launch complex for piloted and military satellites.
- Utilizing the **Soyuz-U** rocket, the standard workhorse for Soviet orbital missions during that era.
- Its **COSPAR ID (1979-064A)** and **SCN (11447)** providing unique international identifiers.

## Body
### Basic Identification
- **Entity:** Cosmos 1113 (also known as Kosmos 1113).
- **SCN:** 11447.
- **COSPAR ID:** 1979-064A.
- **Wolfram Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "11447"].

### Technical Specifications & Classification
- **Class:** Zenit-4МКM.
- **Instance Of:** Zenit-4МКM reconnaissance satellite.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U (Universal Soyuz rocket variant).
- **Operator:** Soviet Union (implied by Kosmos designation and launch context).

### Mission Profile & Operation
- **Launch Date:** July 10, 1979.
- **Launch Time:** 09:00:00 UTC.
- **Launch Location:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 (Plesetsk also implied as common for Zenits, but source specifies Baikonur).
- **Significant Event:** Rocket Launch occurring on July 10, 1979, at Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.
- **Mission Type:** Reconnaissance (implied by Zenit-4МКM class and Kosmos series context).

### Related Entities
- **Related Class:** Zenit-4МКM (Reconnaissance Satellite).
- **Launch Vehicle Class:** Soyuz-U (Soviet rocket design variant - Universal).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report