# Cosmos 1118
**Wikidata**: [Q12907293](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907293)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1118

## Summary
Cosmos 1118 was a Soviet military satellite launched on July 27, 1979, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Soyuz-U rocket. It was part of the Kosmos series of Soviet and Russian military satellites. The satellite is cataloged as object 11465 in the international satellite registry.

## Key Facts
- Launch date: July 27, 1979
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U rocket
- Satellite designation: Kosmos 1118 (also known as Kosmos 1118)
- Catalog number: 11465
- COSPAR ID: 1979-069A
- Satellite class: Kosmos (Soviet military satellite series)
- Wikipedia languages: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "11465"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was Cosmos 1118?
A: Cosmos 1118 was a Soviet military satellite launched on July 27, 1979, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Soyuz-U rocket. It was part of the Kosmos series of Soviet and Russian military satellites.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1118 launched?
A: Cosmos 1118 was launched on July 27, 1979, at 07:30:00 from Site 43/4 at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the Soviet Union.

### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1118?
A: Cosmos 1118 was a military satellite belonging to the Kosmos series, which consists of Soviet and Russian military satellites.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1118 represents a significant component of the Soviet Union's military space program during the Cold War era. As part of the extensive Kosmos series, it contributed to the Soviet military's reconnaissance, communications, or other classified capabilities from space. The successful launch using the reliable Soyuz-U rocket demonstrated the Soviet Union's continued advancement in space technology and its ability to maintain a consistent military presence in orbit. These satellites played a crucial role in providing strategic intelligence and maintaining the balance of power during a critical period of geopolitical tension.

## Notable For
- Part of the extensive Kosmos series of Soviet military satellites
- Launched using the proven Soyuz-U rocket variant
- Successfully placed into orbit from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome
- Cataloged as object 11465 in the international satellite registry
- Maintained for over four decades as a tracked space object

## Body
### Launch Details
Cosmos 1118 was launched on July 27, 1979, at 07:30:00 from Site 43/4 at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The launch utilized a Soyuz-U rocket, a reliable variant of the Soyuz rocket design that was widely used for Soviet space missions.

### Satellite Classification
The satellite belongs to the Kosmos series, which encompasses a large number of Soviet and Russian military satellites. These satellites served various military purposes, though specific mission details for individual Kosmos satellites are often classified.

### Orbital Registry Information
Cosmos 1118 is registered in international satellite catalogs with the designation 1979-069A and catalog number 11465. This registration allows for tracking and monitoring of the satellite's orbital parameters and status.

### Technical Specifications
While specific technical details about Cosmos 1118 are limited due to its military nature, it shares characteristics with other satellites in the Kosmos series, which typically included reconnaissance, communications, or other military payloads.

### Historical Context
The launch of Cosmos 1118 occurred during the Cold War, when both the Soviet Union and the United States were actively developing military space capabilities. The successful deployment of this satellite contributed to the Soviet Union's strategic space assets during this period of intense technological competition.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report