# Cosmos 1212
**Wikidata**: [Q12753164](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753164)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1212

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1212** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1212 (also known as Kosmos 1212) was a Soviet satellite launched in 1980 as part of the Fram class. It was deployed from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Soyuz-U rocket, serving an undisclosed mission, likely related to reconnaissance or technology testing.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** September 26, 1980 (source: Q6272367)  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1980-078A (source: Q200386)  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U rocket variant (source: Q6272367)  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 41 (source: Q6272367)  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 11985 (source: Q6272367)  
- **Class:** Fram (source: Q6272367)  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1212  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 10:10 UTC from Plesetsk (source: Q6272367)  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1212?  
A: Cosmos 1212 belonged to the Fram class, a series of Soviet satellites likely used for reconnaissance or experimental purposes.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1212 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1212?  
A: The Soyuz-U, a widely used Soviet rocket variant, deployed Cosmos 1212 into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1212 represents a typical Cold War-era Soviet satellite mission, reflecting the USSR's focus on space-based reconnaissance and technology development. Its launch via the reliable Soyuz-U rocket underscores the program's operational maturity. While its exact purpose remains classified, Fram-class satellites like Cosmos 1212 contributed to Soviet strategic intelligence-gathering capabilities during a period of intense geopolitical competition.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the **Fram class**, a less-documented Soviet satellite series.  
- Launched during the **peak of Soviet space activity** in the 1980s.  
- Used the **Soyuz-U**, one of history’s most launched rockets.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Time:** 10:10 UTC on September 26, 1980 (source: Q6272367).  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41, a primary launch facility for Soviet military missions.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Catalog Number:** 11985 (US Space Command designation).  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U, a derivative of the Soyuz rocket family.  

### Mission Context  
- **Class:** Fram, with limited public documentation, suggesting a classified or specialized role.  
- **Era:** Cold War period, aligning with Soviet military space priorities.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report