# Cosmos 1260
**Wikidata**: [Q13566517](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566517)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1260

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1260** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1260 is a Soviet satellite launched in 1981 as part of the US-P class, designed for naval reconnaissance. It was launched aboard a Tsyklon-2 rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The satellite is also known by its alias Kosmos 1260.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** March 20, 1981 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1981-028A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-2, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 12364 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class:** US-P, a series of naval reconnaissance satellites ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 23:45 UTC on March 20, 1981 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1260?  
A: Cosmos 1260 was part of the US-P class, designed for naval reconnaissance to monitor maritime activity.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1260 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90 in Kazakhstan.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1260?  
A: A Tsyklon-2 rocket, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle, was used.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1260 played a role in Soviet naval reconnaissance, contributing to maritime surveillance during the Cold War. As part of the US-P series, it helped track naval movements, providing strategic intelligence. Its launch demonstrated the USSR's continued investment in space-based military capabilities, reflecting the era's geopolitical tensions. The use of the Tsyklon-2 rocket also highlights the technological infrastructure of Soviet space programs.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Part of the US-P class, specializing in naval reconnaissance.  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Used the Tsyklon-2, a notable Soviet-era rocket.  
- **Historical Context:** Launched during the Cold War, underscoring its strategic importance.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** March 20, 1981  
- **Time:** 23:45 UTC  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 12364  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1981-028A  
- **Class:** US-P  

### Related Entities  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-2  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report