# Cosmos 1177
**Wikidata**: [Q12907319](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907319)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1177

## Summary
Cosmos 1177 was a Soviet spy satellite launched in 1980 as part of the Yantar-4K1 reconnaissance program. It was deployed using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite was designed for military surveillance and intelligence-gathering purposes.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: April 29, 1980  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1980-035A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 11789  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43  
- **Satellite Class**: Yantar-4K1 (Soviet reconnaissance satellite)  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1177  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 13:30 UTC on April 29, 1980  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1177?  
A: Cosmos 1177 was a Yantar-4K1-class satellite, designed for Soviet military reconnaissance missions.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1177 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 1177?  
A: A Soyuz-U rocket carried Cosmos 1177 into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1177 was part of the Soviet Union's Cold War-era reconnaissance efforts, contributing to military intelligence gathering during heightened geopolitical tensions. The Yantar-4K1 series represented advanced surveillance technology for its time, enabling high-resolution imaging for strategic assessments. Its successful deployment reinforced Soviet space capabilities and demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-U launch system.  

## Notable For  
- Being part of the Yantar-4K1 series, a key Soviet reconnaissance program.  
- Launched aboard the widely used Soyuz-U rocket variant.  
- Contributed to Cold War-era military intelligence operations.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: April 29, 1980  
- **Time**: 13:30 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Yantar-4K1  
- **Mission**: Military reconnaissance  

### Rocket Configuration  
- **Vehicle**: Soyuz-U  
- **Country**: Soviet Union

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report