# Cosmos 1201
**Wikidata**: [Q12753157](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753157)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1201

## Summary  
Cosmos 1201 (also written Kosmos 1201) is a Soviet‑era **Fram‑class satellite** launched on **15 July 1980** from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43** aboard a **Soyuz‑U** launch vehicle. Its international designator is **1980‑061A** and it is catalogued as **SCN 11894**.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date:** 15 July 1980 (07:30 UTC).  
- **Launch site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 43, Russian SSR.  
- **Launch vehicle:** Soy‑U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz family.  
- **Satellite class:** Fram (instance of the Fram series).  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1980‑061A.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 11894.  
- **Alias:** Kosmos 1201.  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr).  
- **Wolfram Language entity code:** `Entity["Satellite", "11894"]`.  

## FAQs  
### Q: When was Cosmos 1201 launched?  
**A:** Cosmos 1201 was launched on **15 July 1980** at **07:30 UTC** from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43.  

### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1201?  
**A:** It is a **Fram‑class satellite**, part of the Soviet Union’s Fram series of spacecraft.  

### Q: Which rocket carried Cosmos 1201 into orbit?  
**A:** The satellite was launched aboard a **Soyuz‑U** launch vehicle, a universal variant of the Soyuz rocket family.  

### Q: What is the international identifier for Cosmos 1201?  
**A:** Its COSPAR (International Designator) ID is **1980‑061A**, and its Satellite Catalog Number is **11894**.  

### Q: Where can I find more information about Cosmos 1201?  
**A:** Additional details are available on the **Macedonian, Serbo‑Croatian, and Serbian Wikipedia** pages for the satellite.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1201 represents a component of the Soviet Union’s extensive satellite program during the Cold War, illustrating the nation’s capability to deploy specialized spacecraft from inland launch sites. By using the **Soyuz‑U**—a versatile, reliable launch vehicle—the mission demonstrated the flexibility of Soviet launch infrastructure, particularly at **Plesetsk Cosmodrome**, which was strategically important for polar and high‑inclination orbits. As a **Fram‑class** satellite, Cosmos 1201 contributed to the broader objectives of the series, which included scientific, technological, or possibly military functions, thereby enhancing the USSR’s orbital presence and data‑gathering capacity in 1980. Understanding such missions provides insight into the evolution of space launch practices, satellite classification, and the geopolitical context of space activities during that era.

## Notable For  
- Being a **Fram‑class** satellite, a specific series within the Soviet space fleet.  
- Launch from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43**, an inland launch complex used for high‑inclination missions.  
- Utilization of the **Soyuz‑U** rocket, a universal variant of the long‑standing Soyuz family.  
- Assignment of the **COSPAR ID 1980‑061A** and **SCN 11894**, linking it to global satellite tracking databases.  
- Presence in multiple **Wikipedia language editions**, indicating cross‑regional interest and documentation.  

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 1201 (Kosmos 1201) is catalogued as **SCN 11894** and belongs to the **Fram** class of satellites. The Fram series was employed by the Soviet Union for a variety of orbital missions.

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 15 July 1980, 07:30 UTC.  
- **Location:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 43, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.  
- **Vehicle:** Soyuz‑U, a universal variant of the Soyuz launch system.  
- **Event:** Recorded as a **rocket launch** in the mission’s significant events, with the launch site and exact time noted.

### Classification & Identification  
- **Instance of:** Fram (satellite class).  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1980‑061A (assigned by the International Designator system).  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 11894 (used by tracking agencies).  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1201, reflecting the common transliteration of the Russian “Космос”.  

### Related Entities  
- **Fram (class):** The satellite’s design family, indicating shared technical specifications with other Fram satellites.  
- **Soyuz‑U:** The launch vehicle, part of the broader Soyuz rocket family, which served both civilian and military payloads.  

### Documentation & References  
All factual statements are drawn from the structured Wikidata entries and referenced academic sources, ensuring verifiable and citable information.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report