# Cosmos 1258
**Wikidata**: [Q12907341](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907341)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1258

## Summary
Cosmos 1258 is a Soviet military satellite launched on March 14, 1981, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90 using a Tsyklon-2 rocket. It is part of the Kosmos series of satellites, which were primarily used for military and reconnaissance purposes.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: March 14, 1981
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-2
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90
- **Series**: Kosmos (military satellite series)
- **COSPAR ID**: 1981-024A
- **SCN (NORAD ID)**: 12337
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 16:55:00 UTC on March 14, 1981
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Available in Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1258?
A: Cosmos 1258 was a Soviet military satellite, part of the Kosmos series, used for reconnaissance and other military operations.

### Q: Which rocket launched Cosmos 1258?
A: The satellite was launched using a Tsyklon-2 rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90 on March 14, 1981.

### Q: Is Cosmos 1258 still in orbit?
A: The status of Cosmos 1258's orbit is not specified in the provided source material.

### Q: What is the Kosmos series of satellites?
A: The Kosmos series consists of Soviet and Russian military satellites, primarily used for reconnaissance and other classified missions.

### Q: How many Wikipedia articles exist for Cosmos 1258?
A: There are Wikipedia articles available in four languages: Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1258 is part of the Kosmos series, a collection of Soviet and Russian military satellites that played a crucial role in the Cold War era. These satellites were used for reconnaissance, communications, and other strategic purposes. The Kosmos series, including Cosmos 1258, contributed to the Soviet Union's military capabilities and intelligence gathering. While the exact details of Cosmos 1258's mission remain classified, its inclusion in the Kosmos series highlights the broader significance of Soviet space programs during the Cold War. The satellite's launch and operation were part of a larger effort to maintain military superiority and gather intelligence.

## Notable For
- Part of the Kosmos series, a major Soviet military satellite program.
- Launched using the Tsyklon-2 rocket, a Soviet expendable launch vehicle.
- Operated from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90, a key launch site for Soviet space missions.
- Assigned the COSPAR ID 1981-024A and NORAD ID 12337.
- Available in multiple Wikipedia languages, indicating its historical and cultural relevance.

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 1258 is a Soviet military satellite launched on March 14, 1981, as part of the Kosmos series. The satellite was launched using a Tsyklon-2 rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90. It is identified by the COSPAR ID 1981-024A and the NORAD ID 12337.

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date**: March 14, 1981
- **Launch Time**: 16:55:00 UTC
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-2
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90

### Classification
- **Series**: Kosmos (military satellite series)
- **Instance of**: Kosmos

### Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 1981-024A
- **SCN (NORAD ID)**: 12337

### Wikipedia Availability
- **Languages**: Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian

### External References
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/120nfcfh
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "12337"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report