# Cosmos 1283
**Wikidata**: [Q12907347](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907347)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1283

## Summary
Cosmos 1283 is a Soviet Zenit 6U class spy satellite launched on July 17, 1981 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 using a Soyuz-U rocket. It was part of the Soviet space program and carried the COSPAR identifier 1981-067A.

## Key Facts
- Serial number: 12598
- Alias: Kosmos 1283
- COSPAR ID: 1981-067A
- Instance of: Zenit 6U class Soviet spy satellite
- Launch date: July 17, 1981
- Launch location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U rocket
- Wikipedia available in: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)
- Wolfram Language entity: Entity["Satellite", "12598"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1283?
A: Cosmos 1283 was a Soviet spy satellite belonging to the Zenit 6U class, designed for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1283 launched?
A: Cosmos 1283 was launched on July 17, 1981, at 08:00:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: What technical specifications distinguish Cosmos 1283?
A: As a Zenit 6U satellite, Cosmos 1283 followed the standard specifications of this reconnaissance satellite class. It had the COSPAR identifier 1981-067A and serial number 12598.

### Q: Is there any additional information available about Cosmos 1283?
A: Information about Cosmos 1283 is primarily available in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian Wikipedia pages, reflecting its historical significance in the region.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1283 represents a significant piece of Cold War reconnaissance technology as part of the Soviet space program's spy satellite network. As a Zenit 6U satellite, it contributed to the Soviet Union's intelligence-gathering capabilities during a period of intense geopolitical tension. The Zenit 6U class was a workhorse for Soviet military reconnaissance, providing valuable imagery and intelligence data to Soviet leadership. This satellite, launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome in 1981, operated during a critical phase of the Cold War when both superpowers were rapidly developing and deploying reconnaissance assets. The successful launch and operation of Cosmos 1283 demonstrated the maturity and reliability of the Soviet space program's reconnaissance capabilities, which were essential for national security purposes.

## Notable For
- Part of the Zenit 6U class, a standard Soviet reconnaissance satellite design
- Launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41, a major Soviet launch facility
- Carried the COSPAR identifier 1981-067A
- Has Wikipedia presence in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages

## Body
### Basic Information
- Cosmos 1283 is a Soviet spy satellite
- Also known as Kosmos 1283
- Serial number: 12598
- COSPAR ID: 1981-067A

### Launch Details
- Launch date: July 17, 1981
- Launch time: 08:00:00
- Launch location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U rocket

### Technical Specifications
- Instance of: Zenit 6U class
- Zenit 6U is a Soviet spy satellite class

### Documentation
- Sitelink count: 3 (across different language Wikipedias)
- Available in Wikipedia languages: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)
- Wolfram Language entity: Entity["Satellite", "12598"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report