# Cosmos 1182
**Wikidata**: [Q12753147](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753147)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1182

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1182** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1182 is a Soviet satellite launched in 1980 as part of the **Fram-class** reconnaissance satellites. It was launched aboard a **Soyuz-U rocket** from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and is also known by its alias **Kosmos 1182**.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date:** May 23, 1980  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1980-040A  
- **Launch vehicle:** Soyuz-U  
- **Launch site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43  
- **Satellite catalog number (SCN):** 11808  
- **Class:** Fram (reconnaissance satellite)  
- **Significant event:** Rocket launch at 07:10 UTC on May 23, 1980  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1182  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1182?  
A: Cosmos 1182 is a **Fram-class** reconnaissance satellite, designed for Soviet military or observational missions.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1182 launched from?  
A: It was launched from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43**, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1182?  
A: The **Soyuz-U**, a variant of the Soyuz rocket, was used for the launch.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1182 represents a part of the Soviet Union's extensive **Fram-class** satellite program, which played a critical role in Cold War-era reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering. These satellites provided strategic data for military and surveillance purposes, contributing to the USSR's space-based observation capabilities. Its launch also highlights the technological and operational prowess of the **Soyuz-U** rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the **Fram-class** satellites, a key Soviet reconnaissance program.  
- Launched aboard the **Soyuz-U**, one of the most reliable Soviet rockets.  
- Contributed to the USSR's Cold War-era space surveillance efforts.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** May 23, 1980  
- **Time:** 07:10 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** Fram (reconnaissance)  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1980-040A  
- **SCN:** 11808  

### Related Entities  
- **Launch vehicle:** Soyuz-U (Soviet rocket variant)  
- **Launch site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome (primary Soviet spaceport for polar orbits)  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report