# Cosmos 1168
**Wikidata**: [Q12907315](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907315)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1168

## Summary
Cosmos 1168 is a Soviet navigation satellite belonging to the Tsikada class. It was launched on March 17, 1980, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 1168 is a Soviet navigation satellite of the Tsikada class
- It was launched on March 17, 1980
- The satellite has the COSPAR ID 1980-022A
- It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 at 21:37:00
- The launch vehicle was a Kosmos-3M rocket
- The satellite has the SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) 11735
- It has 3 sitelinks across different Wikipedia languages (mk, sh, sr)
- The Wolfram Language entity code is Entity["Satellite", "11735"]

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cosmos 1168?
A: Cosmos 1168 is a Soviet navigation satellite belonging to the Tsikada class. It was launched on March 17, 1980, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1168 launched?
A: Cosmos 1168 was launched on March 17, 1980, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 at 21:37:00 using a Kosmos-3M rocket as the launch vehicle.

### Q: What is the purpose of Cosmos 1168?
A: Cosmos 1168 is a navigation satellite, part of the Tsikada class designed for navigation purposes by the Soviet Union.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 1168?
A: The COSPAR ID of Cosmos 1168 is 1980-022A.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1168 represents an important component of the Soviet Union's navigation satellite network during the Cold War era. As part of the Tsikada class, it contributed to the development of satellite-based navigation systems that would later evolve into modern global positioning systems. The Tsikada satellites were designed to provide navigation assistance to Soviet naval vessels, playing a crucial role in maritime operations and military strategy. The launch of Cosmos 1168 on March 17, 1980, demonstrates the ongoing Soviet investment in space-based navigation capabilities during this period, contributing to the broader technological competition between superpowers in space exploration and military applications.

## Notable For
- Being a Tsikada class navigation satellite, a specialized Soviet satellite system for maritime navigation
- Launch on March 17, 1980, during a period of active Soviet satellite development
- Having the COSPAR ID 1980-022A, identifying it in international space records
- Being launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a significant Soviet launch facility
- Having the SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) 11735, used for tracking artificial objects in Earth orbit

## Body
### Basic Information
- Cosmos 1168 is a Soviet navigation satellite
- It belongs to the Tsikada class of navigation satellites
- The satellite has the SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) 11735
- Its COSPAR ID is 1980-022A
- It has aliases including "Kosmos 1168"

### Launch Details
- Launch date: March 17, 1980
- Launch time: 21:37:00
- Launch location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M rocket
- The launch was classified as a "rocket launch" event

### Technical Specifications
- Instance of: Tsikada (navigation satellite model)
- Country of origin: Soviet Union
- The satellite has 3 sitelinks across different Wikipedia languages (mk, sh, sr)
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "11735"]

### Related Entities
- Tsikada [class] — model of Soviet navigation satellite
- Kosmos-3M [class] — Russian rocket used for the launch

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report