# Cosmos 1169
**Wikidata**: [Q12753139](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753139)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1169

## Summary
Cosmos 1169 was a Soviet satellite launched on March 27, 1980, designated under the Cosmos program. It belonged to the Typhoon-1 class of spacecraft and was deployed using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle. The mission originated from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

## Key Facts
- **COSPAR ID:** 1980-023A
- **Launch Date:** March 27, 1980
- **Launch Time:** 07:30:00
- **Instance of:** Typhoon-1 (satellite class)
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 11741
- **Alternative Name:** Kosmos 1169
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "11741"]

## FAQs
### Q: When was Cosmos 1169 launched?
A: Cosmos 1169 was launched on March 27, 1980, at 07:30:00 UTC.

### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1169?
A: It was classified as a Typhoon-1 satellite, a type of Soviet spacecraft.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1169?
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Russian/Soviet launch vehicle.

### Q: Where did the launch of Cosmos 1169 take place?
A: The launch took place at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1169 represents a specific mission within the broader Soviet "Cosmos" program, which encompassed a wide variety of scientific and military satellites. As a Typhoon-1 class satellite, it contributes to the historical record of this specific series of Soviet spacecraft. The mission illustrates the operational tempo of the Soviet space program in 1980, utilizing the reliable Kosmos-3M launch vehicle—a workhorse of the era—to deploy payloads from the primary military launch site, Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

The entry is significant for researchers tracking the lineage of the Typhoon-1 class or analyzing the launch history of the Kosmos-3M rocket. Its precise tracking data, including the Satellite Catalog Number (11741) and COSPAR ID (1980-023A), ensures the mission is distinctly identified within global space catalogs, distinguishing it from the thousands of other objects launched during the Cold War.

## Notable For
- Being a designated unit of the **Typhoon-1** satellite class.
- Launching aboard the **Kosmos-3M**, a prominent Russian/Soviet rocket class with significant historical usage.
- Originating from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132**, a key Soviet launch infrastructure.
- Having a precise recorded launch time of **07:30:00** on its launch date.

## Body
### Identity and Classification
Cosmos 1169 is identified by the international COSPAR ID **1980-023A** and the Satellite Catalog Number **11741**. In the Wolfram Language knowledge base, it is encoded as `Entity["Satellite", "11741"]`. The spacecraft is an instance of the **Typhoon-1** class.

### Launch Details
The mission was executed on **March 27, 1980**. The launch event is recorded with a precise time of **07:30:00**.
- **Launch Vehicle:** The satellite was delivered into orbit by a **Kosmos-3M** rocket. This rocket class is associated with the Soviet Union and Russia.
- **Launch Site:** The launch originated from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132**.

### Associated Data
The satellite is referenced across several language domains, including Wikipedia entries in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr). The launch vehicle, Kosmos-3M, is noted in records as having a sitelink count of 16, reflecting its prominence relative to the payload.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report