# Cosmos 1366
**Wikidata**: [Q12753240](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753240)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1366

## Summary
Cosmos 1366 is a Soviet satellite launched on May 17, 1982, as part of the Potok class equipped with a Blok-DM space tug system. It was deployed using a Proton-K carrier rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 1366 was launched on May 17, 1982, with a COSPAR ID of 1982-044A.
- It belongs to the Potok class of satellites.
- The satellite functions as a space tug with a Blok-DM system.
- It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 at 23:50:00 local time.
- The launch utilized a Proton-K carrier rocket, a Russian previously Soviet launch vehicle.
- The satellite has Wikipedia sitelinks in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian.
- It has a Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "13177"].

## FAQs
### Q: What is the primary function of Cosmos 1366?
A: Cosmos 1366 functions as a space tug equipped with a Blok-DM system. As part of the Potok class, it was designed to assist with orbital maneuvering and positioning of other space assets.

### Q: When and from where was Cosmos 1366 launched?
A: Cosmos 1366 was launched on May 17, 1982, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 at 23:50:00 local time. It was deployed using a Proton-K carrier rocket.

### Q: How does Cosmos 1366 relate to other Soviet space assets?
A: Cosmos 1366 belongs to the Potok class of satellites and represents the Soviet space program's continued capability in satellite technology during the early 1980s. Its international Wikipedia presence in multiple Slavic languages reflects the broader information sharing about Soviet space achievements.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1366 represents an important component of the Soviet space program during the early 1980s, demonstrating their continued capability in satellite technology and space operations. As a member of the Potok class equipped with a Blok-DM space tug system, this satellite played a role in supporting broader Soviet space objectives, potentially serving communication, navigation, or military surveillance functions. The Potok satellites were designed for long-duration operations in orbit, contributing to the Soviet Union's space infrastructure during a period of continued space exploration and development. The use of the Proton-K launcher from Baikonur Cosmodrome highlights the enduring importance of this facility in Soviet space operations.

## Notable For
- It is one of the Potok class satellites, known for their space tug capabilities with Blok-DM systems.
- It was launched during a significant period of Soviet space operations in 1982.
- The satellite has an international presence with Wikipedia articles in multiple Slavic languages.
- It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200, one of the most historically significant space launch facilities.

## Body
### Basic Information
- Cosmos 1366 is a Soviet satellite launched on May 17, 1982
- COSPAR ID: 1982-044A
- Also known as Kosmos 1366
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "13177"]

### Technical Specifications
- Class: Potok
- Space Tug System: Blok-DM
- Launch Vehicle: Proton-K

### Mission Details
- Launch Date: May 17, 1982
- Launch Time: 23:50:00
- Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200

### Information Availability
- Has 3 sitelinks across different language editions of Wikipedia
- Available in: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report