# Cosmos 1333
**Wikidata**: [Q12907364](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907364)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1333

## Summary
Cosmos 1333 was a Soviet Parus-class navigation satellite launched on January 14, 1982, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It was part of the Soviet Union's military navigation satellite system and operated under the designation 1982-003A.

## Key Facts
- Launch date: January 14, 1982
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M rocket
- Satellite class: Parus
- International designation: 1982-003A
- Satellite catalog number: 13033
- Significant event: Rocket launch at 07:51:00
- Country of origin: Soviet Union
- Wikipedia languages: hr, mk, sh, sr
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "13033"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was Cosmos 1333?
A: Cosmos 1333 was a Soviet Parus-class navigation satellite launched on January 14, 1982, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It was part of the Soviet military navigation satellite system.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1333 launched?
A: Cosmos 1333 was launched on January 14, 1982, at 07:51:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in the Soviet Union.

### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1333?
A: Cosmos 1333 was a Parus-class satellite, which was a type of Soviet military navigation satellite used for maritime and naval navigation purposes.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1333 represents an important component of the Soviet Union's military satellite navigation infrastructure during the Cold War era. As a Parus-class satellite, it contributed to the Soviet naval navigation system, providing critical positioning and timing data for Soviet military operations, particularly for maritime forces. The successful deployment of Cosmos 1333 demonstrated the reliability of the Kosmos-3M launch vehicle and the Soviet Union's capability to maintain a constellation of navigation satellites. These satellites played a crucial role in enhancing the Soviet Navy's operational effectiveness by enabling more precise navigation for ships and submarines, particularly in Arctic and other challenging maritime environments where traditional navigation methods were less reliable.

## Notable For
- Part of the Soviet Union's Parus military navigation satellite system
- Launched using the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket, which had a strong track record for Soviet space launches
- Contributed to Soviet naval navigation capabilities during the Cold War
- Operated as part of a constellation of navigation satellites providing continuous coverage
- Represented the Soviet Union's parallel development of satellite navigation technology to Western systems like GPS

## Body
### Technical Specifications and Classification
Cosmos 1333 was classified as a Parus-class satellite, which was the Soviet designation for their military navigation satellites. The Parus system was designed to provide accurate positioning, navigation, and timing services for Soviet naval vessels, particularly submarines and surface ships operating in remote areas.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched on January 14, 1982, at precisely 07:51:00 from Site 132 at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The Plesetsk Cosmodrome, located in northern Russia, was the primary launch site for Soviet military and scientific satellites. The Kosmos-3M rocket, a reliable two-stage launch vehicle developed by the Soviet Union, successfully delivered Cosmos 1333 to its intended orbit.

### Operational Role
As a Parus satellite, Cosmos 1333 was part of a network of satellites that formed the Soviet equivalent to Western navigation systems. These satellites transmitted signals that allowed naval vessels to determine their precise location, which was critical for military operations, particularly for ballistic missile submarines that required accurate positioning for targeting. The Parus system was especially valuable in Arctic and other challenging maritime environments where traditional celestial navigation was difficult or impossible.

### Historical Context
The launch of Cosmos 1333 occurred during the Cold War, when the Soviet Union was actively developing its space-based military capabilities. The successful operation of satellites like Cosmos 1333 demonstrated the Soviet Union's growing expertise in satellite technology and its commitment to maintaining military advantages through space-based systems. The satellite's designation as "Cosmos" followed the Soviet practice of using this generic name for many of their space launches, regardless of the specific mission or payload.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report