# Cosmos 1146
**Wikidata**: [Q13566491](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566491)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1146

## Summary
Cosmos 1146 (Kosmos 1146) was a Soviet satellite launched in 1979 as part of the Typhoon-1b class. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome for undisclosed purposes, likely related to military or scientific missions.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: December 5, 1979, at 09:00:00 UTC (reference: Q6272367)  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket (reference: Q6272367)  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 (reference: Q6272367)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1979-100A (reference: Q200386)  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 11632 (reference: Q6272367)  
- **Class**: Typhoon-1b (reference: Q6272367)  
- **Country of Origin**: Soviet Union (reference: Q206855)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch (reference: Q6272367)  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1146?  
A: Cosmos 1146 was a Typhoon-1b class satellite, likely used for military or scientific purposes, though its exact mission remains undisclosed.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1146 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a Soviet/Russian spaceport (reference: Q6272367).  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 1146?  
A: The Kosmos-3M, a Soviet-era launch vehicle, was used for the mission (reference: Q6272367).  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1146 represents a typical Cold War-era Soviet satellite launch, reflecting the USSR's strategic emphasis on space-based military and scientific capabilities. While its specific mission is unconfirmed, satellites like it contributed to reconnaissance, communication, or early warning systems. The use of the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket and Plesetsk Cosmodrome highlights the infrastructure supporting Soviet space operations. Its launch adds to the historical record of space activity during a period of intense superpower competition.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the **Typhoon-1b** class, a Soviet satellite series with potential military applications.  
- Launched from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome**, a key site for Soviet polar-orbit missions.  
- One of many **Kosmos-3M rocket** deployments, showcasing the vehicle's role in Soviet space programs.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: December 5, 1979, at 09:00:00 UTC (reference: Q6272367).  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 (reference: Q6272367).  
- **Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M, a two-stage liquid-fueled rocket (reference: Q6272367).  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Typhoon-1b, a Soviet satellite design (reference: Q6272367).  
- **Catalog Number**: 11632 (reference: Q6272367).  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1979-100A (reference: Q200386).  

### Context  
- **Era**: Cold War, amid Soviet military and scientific space missions.  
- **Legacy**: Contributed to the broader Kosmos program, which included over 2,500 satellites.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report