# Cosmos 1117
**Wikidata**: [Q12753116](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753116)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1117

## Summary
Cosmos 1117 is a Soviet satellite belonging to the Zenit-4MKM class, launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome on July 25, 1979. The satellite was deployed using a Soyuz-U rocket and carries the COSPAR identifier 1979-068A.

## Key Facts
- Launch Date: July 25, 1979
- COSPAR ID: 1979-068A
- Launch Vehicle: Soyuz-U
- Launch Site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- Satellite Class: Zenit-4MKM
- Serial Number: 11463
- Launch Time: 15:20:00
- Alias: Kosmos 1117
- Available in Wikipedia languages: mk, sh, sr

## FAQs
### Q: What was Cosmos 1117 and when was it launched?
A: Cosmos 1117 was a Soviet satellite belonging to the Zenit-4MKM class. It was launched on July 25, 1979, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 at 15:20:00 using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1117?
A: Cosmos 1117 was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket, which was a variant of the Soyuz rocket design known as the "Universal" rocket from the Soviet Union.

### Q: What information is available about Cosmos 1117 online?
A: Information about Cosmos 1117 is available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) Wikipedia languages. It has been assigned the entity code Entity["Satellite", "11463"] in Wolfram Language.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1117 launched from?
A: Cosmos 1117 was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43, a Russian spaceport located in Arkhangelsk Oblast, north of Moscow.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1117 represents part of the Soviet Union's space program activities in the late 1970s, specifically during a period when they were actively utilizing the Plesetsk Cosmodrome for various missions. The use of a Soyuz-U rocket indicates it was likely part of a classified military or reconnaissance satellite program, as the Soyuz-U was commonly used for such purposes during this era. The Zenit-4MKM class designation suggests it was part of a series of photographic reconnaissance satellites that played crucial roles in gathering intelligence and supporting Soviet strategic operations during the Cold War.

## Notable For
- Launch timing: It was launched at 15:20:00 on July 25, 1979, during a significant period of Cold War tensions
- Platform: It belongs to the Zenit-4MKM class, which specialized in reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities
- Launch infrastructure: Launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43, which was a primary site for Soviet military launches
- Digital presence: Only available in three Slavic language Wikipedia versions, indicating its limited international documentation

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 1117 is a Soviet satellite belonging to the Zenit-4MKM class. It was launched on July 25, 1979, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 at 15:20:00 using a Soyuz-U rocket. The satellite has the serial number 11463 and the COSPAR identifier 1979-068A.

### Technical Specifications
- Class: Zenit-4MKM
- Launch Vehicle: Soyuz-U
- COSPAR ID: 1979-068A
- Serial Number: 11463

### Mission Details
- Launch Date: July 25, 1979
- Launch Time: 15:20:00
- Launch Site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- Designated as: Cosmos 1117 (also known as Kosmos 1117)
- Significant Event: Rocket launch

### Digital Presence
- Wikipedia Available in: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "11463"]
- Sitelink Count: 3

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report