# Cosmos 1264
**Wikidata**: [Q12753189](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753189)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1264

## Summary
Cosmos 1264 was a Soviet spy satellite belonging to the Zenit 6U reconnaissance satellite class. It was launched on April 15, 1981, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 aboard a Soyuz-U rocket.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Zenit 6U (Soviet spy satellite class)
- **Launch Date:** 1981-04-15
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U
- **COSPAR ID:** 1981-035A
- **SCN:** 12400
- **Launch Time:** 10:30:00 UTC
- **Sitelink Count:** 3 (Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian Wikipedia)
- **Wolfram Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "12400"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the primary purpose of Cosmos 1264?
A: Cosmos 1264 was a Soviet spy satellite, specifically designed for reconnaissance missions as part of the Zenit 6U class.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1264 launched?
A: It was launched on April 15, 1981, at 10:30:00 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1264?
A: The Soyuz-U rocket variant was the launch vehicle for Cosmos 1264.

### Q: What is the COSPAR identifier for Cosmos 1264?
A: The COSPAR International Designator for Cosmos 1264 is 1981-035A.

### Q: What is the SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) for Cosmos 1264?
A: The SCN for Cosmos 1264 is 12400.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1264 represents a significant component of the Soviet Union's space-based reconnaissance capabilities during the Cold War. As a Zenit 6U satellite, it contributed to the Soviet military's intelligence-gathering efforts, providing crucial data through photographic surveillance. Its successful launch on April 15, 1981, demonstrated the continued operational reliability of the Zenit 6U platform and the Soyuz-U launch vehicle from Baikonur Cosmodrome. Understanding such missions provides insight into the technological and strategic space race context of the era, highlighting the importance of satellite reconnaissance in national security and geopolitical dynamics.

## Notable For
- Being a member of the Zenit 6U class, a dedicated Soviet spy satellite design.
- Its launch occurring on April 15, 1981, at 10:30:00 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.
- Utilizing the Soyuz-U rocket as its launch vehicle.
- Carrying the COSPAR ID 1981-035A and SCN 12400.
- Being documented in three specific Wikipedia languages: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## Body
### Basic Identification
- **Entity Name:** Cosmos 1264
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1264
- **Instance Of:** Zenit 6U
- **SCN:** 12400
- **COSPAR ID:** 1981-035A
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "12400"]

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date:** 1981-04-15
- **Launch Time:** 10:30:00 UTC
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U
- **Significant Event:** Rocket Launch (qualifier: location - Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31, time - 10:30:00, point in time - 1981-04-15)

### Technical & Classification
- **Class:** Zenit 6U (Soviet spy satellite)
- **Country:** Soviet Union (inferred from launch vehicle and class)
- **Sitelink Count:** 3
- **Wikipedia Languages:** mk, sh, sr
- **References:** Primary source cited is Q6272367 (likely a space catalog or database) for most properties. Country reference uses P143 (stated in) Q206855 (Soviet Union). COSPAR ID reference uses P143 Q200386 (COSPAR).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report