# Cosmos 1295
**Wikidata**: [Q12753206](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753206)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1295

## Summary
Cosmos 1295 (also known as Kosmos 1295) was a Soviet satellite launched on August 12, 1981. It belonged to the Parus class of satellites and was deployed into orbit using a Kosmos-3M rocket. The launch originated from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

## Key Facts
- **COSPAR ID:** 1981-077A
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 12681
- **Launch Date:** August 12, 1981
- **Launch Time:** 05:46:00
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M (Russian rocket)
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Classification:** Instance of Parus (satellite class)
- **Also Known As:** Kosmos 1295
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "12681"]

## FAQs
### Q: When was Cosmos 1295 launched?
A: Cosmos 1295 was launched on August 12, 1981, at 05:46:00.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1295?
A: The satellite was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a launch vehicle associated with the Soviet Union and Russia.

### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1295?
A: Cosmos 1295 is classified as a Parus-class satellite.

### Q: Where did the launch of Cosmos 1295 take place?
A: The launch took place at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1295 serves as a specific historical data point within the extensive Soviet space program, exemplifying the operational tempo and hardware utilization of the early 1980s. As a unit of the Parus class, it represents a category of satellites that were integral to the Soviet Union's orbital infrastructure during this era. The mission highlights the reliance on the Kosmos-3M launch vehicle, a workhorse rocket developed during the Soviet period, which facilitated the deployment of numerous such payloads.

The entry is also significant for cataloging and tracking purposes. With a distinct COSPAR ID (1981-077A) and Satellite Catalog Number (12681), Cosmos 1295 is precisely identified within global space surveillance databases. The specific recording of its launch time and site (Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132) provides exact logistical details that contribute to the broader history of spaceflight operations. By documenting these specifications—the class, the vehicle, and the temporal coordinates—Cosmos 1295 helps historians and analysts understand the deployment patterns of Soviet constellations.

## Notable For
- **Classification:** Identified specifically as a Parus-class satellite.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Utilized the Kosmos-3M rocket, a prominent Soviet/Russian launch system.
- **Precise Tracking:** Recorded with a precise launch time of 05:46:00.
- **Orbital Designation:** Carries the international designator 1981-077A.
- **Launch Facility:** Launched from Site 132 of the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Body
### Mission Identification
Cosmos 1295 is identified by the international COSPAR ID of 1981-077A and the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 12681. In the Wolfram Language, it is encoded as `Entity["Satellite", "12681"]`. The satellite is also aliased as "Kosmos 1295."

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched on **August 12, 1981**. The specific time of the rocket launch event was recorded as **05:46:00**. The launch event took place at the **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132**.

### Technical Specifications and Relationships
Cosmos 1295 is defined as an instance of the **Parus** class of satellites. The Parus class is categorized generally as a type of satellite.

The launch was facilitated by a **Kosmos-3M** rocket. The Kosmos-3M is classified as a Russian rocket, historically associated with the Soviet Union.

### Linguistic Presence
Information regarding Cosmos 1295 is available across several Wikipedia language editions, specifically Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr), indicating a regional documentation focus for this entity.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report