# Cosmos 1114
**Wikidata**: [Q13566486](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566486)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1114

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1114** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1114 (also known as Kosmos 1114) was a Soviet signals intelligence satellite launched in 1979 as part of the Tselina-OM program. It was designed for electronic reconnaissance and operated in low Earth orbit. The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** July 11, 1979 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1979-065A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 11449 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class:** Tselina-OM (Soviet signals intelligence satellite) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 15:41 UTC on July 11, 1979 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1114?  
A: Cosmos 1114 was a Tselina-OM-class signals intelligence (SIGINT) satellite, designed for electronic reconnaissance by the Soviet Union.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1114 launched?  
A: It was launched on July 11, 1979, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia using a Kosmos-3M rocket.  

### Q: What was the purpose of the Tselina-OM program?  
A: The Tselina-OM program focused on intercepting and analyzing foreign electronic signals, primarily for military intelligence.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1114 was part of the Soviet Union's broader efforts to enhance its electronic surveillance capabilities during the Cold War. As a Tselina-OM satellite, it contributed to the interception of radio signals and radar emissions, providing critical intelligence on NATO and other adversaries. The success of such missions underscored the strategic importance of space-based reconnaissance in global military competition. Its launch also demonstrated the reliability of the Kosmos-3M rocket, which became a workhorse for Soviet and later Russian space programs.  

## Notable For  
- One of many Soviet SIGINT satellites launched during the Cold War.  
- Part of the Tselina-OM series, which specialized in electronic intelligence gathering.  
- Launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a key site for Soviet military space missions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** July 11, 1979  
- **Time:** 15:41 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class:** Tselina-OM  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M  
- **Orbit:** Presumed low Earth orbit (exact parameters not specified in sources)  

### Mission Context  
- **Role:** Electronic signals intelligence (ELINT)  
- **Program:** Part of the broader Soviet Tselina program, which included multiple satellite variants for SIGINT operations.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report