# Cosmos 1301
**Wikidata**: [Q12907353](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907353)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1301

## Summary
Cosmos 1301 (also known as Kosmos 1301) was a Soviet satellite launched on August 27, 1981. Classified as a Resurs-F1 17F41, it was deployed from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Soyuz-U rocket. The satellite is identified by the COSPAR ID 1981-083A and Satcat number 12788.

## Key Facts
- **COSPAR ID:** 1981-083A
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 12788
- **Launch Date:** August 27, 1981
- **Launch Time:** 10:30:00
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U
- **Classification:** Resurs-F1 17F41
- **Operator:** Soviet Union
- **Alternative Name:** Kosmos 1301

## FAQs
### Q: What was Cosmos 1301?
A: Cosmos 1301 was a satellite of the Resurs-F1 17F41 class. It was part of the Soviet Kosmos series, which typically covered scientific and military research satellites.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1301 launched?
A: The satellite launched on August 27, 1981, at 10:30:00 from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1301?
A: Cosmos 1301 was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket, a variant described as the "Universal" design.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1301 serves as a specific historical data point within the extensive Soviet space program, illustrating the operational tempo and hardware utilization of the early 1980s. Its primary significance lies in its classification as a Resurs-F1 17F41, a specific variant of satellite technology used during this era. The launch demonstrates the continued reliance on the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and the Soyuz-U launch vehicle—characterized in data as a "Universal" variant—for deploying these payloads. For researchers and space historians, the entry provides precise logistical details, including the exact launch complex (Site 41) and time (10:30:00), contributing to the accurate mapping of spaceflight history.

## Notable For
- Being a documented instance of the **Resurs-F1 17F41** satellite class.
- Launching aboard the **Soyuz-U**, a prominent "Universal" rocket variant of the Soviet Union.
- Utilization of **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41** for its deployment.
- Precise tracking data including the specific launch time of **10:30:00**.

## Body

### Classification and Identity
Cosmos 1301 is formally classified as an instance of the **Resurs-F1 17F41** class. It maintains the alias **Kosmos 1301**. In international tracking systems, it is registered under the COSPAR ID **1981-083A** and the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) **12788**. The entity is also indexed in the Wolfram Language entity code system as `Entity["Satellite", "12788"]`.

### Launch Details
The satellite was successfully launched on **August 27, 1981**. The specific point of departure was **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41**, a key launch infrastructure location. The launch event is recorded with a precise timestamp of **10:30:00**.

### Launch Vehicle
The deployment was executed using a **Soyuz-U** rocket. This vehicle is noted as a design variant of the Soyuz rocket family, categorized specifically as the "Universal" variant. The country of origin associated with this launch system is the **Soviet Union**.

### Related Entities
The following classes and identifiers are structurally related to Cosmos 1301:
*   **Class:** Resurs-F1 17F41
*   **Class:** Soyuz-U

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report