# Cosmos 1215
**Wikidata**: [Q12907330](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907330)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1215

## Summary
Cosmos 1215 is a Soviet signals intelligence satellite of the Tselina-OM model, launched on October 14, 1980, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It was part of the Soviet space program's efforts to gather intelligence through signals interception.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 1215 is a Tselina-OM model Soviet signals intelligence satellite
- It was launched on October 14, 1980
- Its COSPAR ID is 1980-083A
- Its SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) is 12016
- It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- It was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket
- It has 3 sitelinks across different language versions of Wikipedia
- It has Wikipedia articles in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian
- It has a Wolfram Language entity code of Entity["Satellite", "12016"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1215?
A: Cosmos 1215 was a Soviet signals intelligence satellite designed to intercept and analyze communications signals. As part of the Tselina-OM class, it was specifically tasked with gathering electronic intelligence for military and strategic purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1215 launched?
A: Cosmos 1215 was launched on October 14, 1980, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132. The launch occurred at 20:41:00 local time.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1215?
A: Cosmos 1215 was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle commonly used for satellite deployments during the Cold War era.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 1215?
A: The COSPAR ID for Cosmos 1215 is 1980-083A, which is the international identifier assigned to this satellite by the Committee on Space Research.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1215 represents an important component of Soviet space-based intelligence capabilities during the Cold War era. As a signals intelligence satellite, it played a crucial role in the Soviet Union's efforts to monitor communications and gather strategic information. The Tselina-OM class, to which Cosmos 1215 belongs, was specifically designed for electronic intelligence gathering, providing the Soviet military with valuable insights into foreign communications and radar systems. These satellites were essential for maintaining strategic parity with other global powers and contributed significantly to national security decision-making processes.

## Notable For
- Part of the Tselina-OM class, a specialized model for Soviet signals intelligence satellites
- Launched during a critical period of Cold War tensions in 1980
- Deployed from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet launch facility
- Utilized the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket for its orbital insertion
- Has international recognition through its COSPAR ID (1980-083A) and SCN (12016)

## Body
### Basic Information
Cosmos 1215 is a Soviet signals intelligence satellite belonging to the Tselina-OM class. The satellite was launched on October 14, 1980, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 at 20:41:00 local time. It was deployed into orbit using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle commonly used for satellite deployments.

### Technical Specifications
- COSPAR ID: 1980-083A
- SCN (Satellite Catalog Number): 12016
- Launch Vehicle: Kosmos-3M
- Launch Site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch Date: October 14, 1980
- Launch Time: 20:41:00

### Classification and Purpose
Cosmos 1215 is classified as a Tselina-OM model satellite, which was designed specifically for signals intelligence purposes. The Tselina-OM class represented an advanced generation of Soviet electronic intelligence satellites, capable of intercepting and analyzing various types of communications signals.

### Documentation and References
The satellite has 3 sitelinks across different language versions of Wikipedia, including Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian. It is also recognized in the Wolfram Language with the entity code Entity["Satellite", "12016"]. The satellite's information is primarily referenced from Q6272367 in Wikidata.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report