# Cosmos 1313
**Wikidata**: [Q12753214](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753214)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1313

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1313** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1313 (also known as Kosmos 1313) was a Soviet spy satellite launched in 1981 as part of the Zenit 6U reconnaissance program. It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and operated under the COSPAR designation 1981-099A.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: October 1, 1981  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1981-099A  
- **Satellite Class**: Zenit 6U (Soviet reconnaissance satellite)  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 31  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 12881  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1313  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 09:00:00 UTC from Baikonur  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1313?  
A: Cosmos 1313 was a Zenit 6U-class satellite, a Soviet reconnaissance spacecraft designed for intelligence-gathering missions.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1313 launched?  
A: It was launched on October 1, 1981, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 aboard a Soyuz-U rocket.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Cosmos 1313?  
A: Its COSPAR designation is 1981-099A.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1313 was part of the Zenit 6U series, a key component of the Soviet Union's Cold War-era reconnaissance efforts. These satellites provided critical imaging intelligence, contributing to military and strategic planning. The use of the Soyuz-U rocket—a reliable and versatile launch vehicle—highlighted the Soviet space program's operational efficiency. While not individually groundbreaking, satellites like Cosmos 1313 collectively advanced satellite reconnaissance technology and geopolitical intelligence-gathering capabilities during a tense period in history.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Operated as a spy satellite under the Zenit 6U program.  
- **Launch Precision**: Launched at a specific time (09:00:00 UTC) from a historically significant site (Baikonur).  
- **Soyuz-U Reliability**: Demonstrated the Soyuz-U rocket's role in deploying reconnaissance payloads.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: October 1, 1981  
- **Time**: 09:00:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 31  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class**: Zenit 6U (reconnaissance)  
- **Catalog Number**: 12881  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U  

### Mission Context  
- Part of the Soviet Union's Zenit program, which focused on Earth observation and intelligence.  
- The Soyuz-U rocket was a workhorse for Soviet launches, with over 700 missions.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report