# Cosmos 1144
**Wikidata**: [Q12753128](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753128)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1144

## Summary  
Cosmos 1144 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched in 1979 as part of the Yantar-2K spy satellite program. It was designed for military surveillance and operated from orbit after being launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket.  

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** November 2, 1979 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1979-097A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN: 11611)  

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: November 2, 1979 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1979-097A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Class**: Yantar-2K, a Soviet spy satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases**: Also known as Kosmos 1144  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch occurred at 16:00:00 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1144?  
A: Cosmos 1144 was a Yantar-2K-class satellite, designed for Soviet reconnaissance missions.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1144 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1144?  
A: The Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz design, was used for the launch.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1144 was part of the Soviet Union's Yantar-2K series, a critical component of Cold War-era reconnaissance efforts. These satellites provided high-resolution imagery for military intelligence, contributing to strategic surveillance capabilities. The launch demonstrated Soviet advancements in space-based espionage, reinforcing the technological rivalry between superpowers during this period. Its mission underscored the importance of satellite reconnaissance in global security and intelligence-gathering operations.  

## Notable For  
- **Cold War Significance**: Played a role in Soviet military intelligence during heightened geopolitical tensions.  
- **Technical Precision**: Launched via the reliable Soyuz-U rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  
- **Reconnaissance Role**: Part of the Yantar-2K series, known for its spy satellite capabilities.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: November 2, 1979  
- **Time**: 16:00:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Yantar-2K  
- **Purpose**: Military reconnaissance  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 1979-097A  

### Launch Vehicle  
- **Rocket**: Soyuz-U  
- **Variant**: Universal design used for various Soviet payloads ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Operational Context  
- Part of a series of Soviet spy satellites deployed during the Cold War.  
- Contributed to the USSR's strategic intelligence-gathering network.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report