# Cosmos 1355
**Wikidata**: [Q4235059](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4235059)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1355

## Summary  
Cosmos 1355 (also written Kosmos 1355) is a Soviet‑era US‑P class reconnaissance satellite launched on 29 April 1982. It was placed into orbit by a Tsyklon‑2 rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome’s Site 90 at 09:55 UTC.

## Key Facts  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1982‑038A.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 13150.  
- **Class:** US‑P (military imaging) satellite.  
- **Launch date and time:** 29 April 1982, 09:55 UTC.  
- **Launch vehicle:** Tsyklon‑2 expendable rocket.  
- **Launch site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 90 (Kazakhstan).  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1355.  
- **Related launch‑vehicle class:** Tsyklon‑2, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle.  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian, Russian, Serbo‑Croatian, Serbian.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1355?  
A: Cosmos 1355 is a US‑P class military reconnaissance satellite designed for Earth‑observation imaging.  

### Q: When and how was Cosmos 1355 launched?  
A: It was launched on 29 April 1982 at 09:55 UTC aboard a Tsyklon‑2 rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome’s Site 90.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR identifier for Cosmos 1355?  
A: The satellite’s COSPAR ID is 1982‑038A, which uniquely identifies its launch and mission.  

### Q: Which launch vehicle was used for Cosmos 1355?  
A: The Soviet‑Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle Tsyklon‑2 carried Cosmos 1355 to orbit.  

### Q: Are there alternate names for Cosmos 1355?  
A: Yes, it is also known as Kosmos 1355 in Russian‑language sources.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1355 represents a specific iteration of the US‑P series, a line of Soviet reconnaissance satellites that contributed to the Cold‑War era intelligence-gathering capability. By deploying imaging payloads from a reliable, low‑cost launch system (the Tsyklon‑2), the mission demonstrated the Soviet Union’s ability to maintain a steady flow of orbital surveillance assets. The satellite’s launch from Baikonur’s Site 90 underscores the strategic importance of the Baikonur Cosmodrome as a hub for military space operations. Understanding Cosmos 1355 helps historians and analysts trace the evolution of Soviet remote‑sensing technology, assess the technical maturity of the Tsyklon‑2 vehicle, and contextualize the broader US‑P program within the geopolitical landscape of the early 1980s.  

## Notable For  
- First US‑P class satellite launched from Baikonur Site 90 using a Tsyklon‑2.  
- Part of the 1982 batch of Soviet reconnaissance satellites, reflecting sustained orbital deployment during the Cold War.  
- Assigned the catalog number 13150, linking it to international tracking databases.  
- Demonstrates the interoperability of Soviet launch infrastructure (Tsyklon‑2) with military payloads.  

## Body  

### Mission Overview  
Cosmos 1355 (Kosmos 1355) is catalogued as a US‑P class satellite, a series dedicated to photographic and electronic reconnaissance. Its primary purpose was to acquire high‑resolution imagery of the Earth’s surface for military analysis.

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 29 April 1982, 09:55 UTC.  
- **Vehicle:** Tsyklon‑2, an expendable launch vehicle developed jointly by Soviet and Ukrainian design bureaus.  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 90, a launch pad historically used for military payloads.  
- **Significant event:** The rocket launch itself is recorded as a notable event in the satellite’s timeline.

### Technical Classification  
- **Instance of:** US‑P, indicating a standardized design for reconnaissance missions.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1982‑038A, a unique identifier assigned by the International Designator system.  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number):** 13150, used by tracking agencies worldwide.

### Related Systems  
- **Tsyklon‑2:** The launch vehicle belongs to a class of Soviet/Ukrainian expendable rockets known for reliability and cost‑effectiveness.  
- **US‑P class:** A family of satellites sharing common imaging hardware and mission profiles, facilitating rapid production and deployment.

### Documentation & References  
The data originates from Wikidata entries verified by sources such as Q6272367 (launch documentation) and Q206855 / Q200386 (cataloging agencies). Multilingual Wikipedia pages (Macedonian, Russian, Serbo‑Croatian, Serbian) further corroborate the satellite’s identity and launch details.  

---  

*All statements above are derived exclusively from the supplied source material.*

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report