# Cosmos 1373
**Wikidata**: [Q12907372](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907372)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1373

## Summary
Cosmos 1373 is a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched in 1982. It belongs to the Zenit 6U class of spy satellites and was deployed using a Soyuz-U rocket.

## Key Facts
- **SCN Number:** 13244
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1373
- **COSPAR ID:** 1982-053A
- **Instance Of:** Zenit 6U (Soviet spy satellite class)
- **Launch Date:** 1982-06-02
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U
- **Sitelink Count:** 4 (across Wikipedia editions in Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian)
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch occurring at 12:50:00 on 1982-06-02 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.

## FAQs
### Q: What was Cosmos 1373?
A: Cosmos 1373 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite, part of the Zenit 6U class of spy satellites. It was launched on June 2, 1982.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1373?
A: Cosmos 1373 was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1373 launched?
A: It was launched on June 2, 1982, at 12:50:00 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.

### Q: What class of satellite does Cosmos 1373 belong to?
A: Cosmos 1373 belongs to the Zenit 6U class, a designation for Soviet spy satellites.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1373 represents a specific instance within the Soviet Union's long-running space reconnaissance program. As a Zenit 6U satellite, it contributed to the Soviet military's capabilities for Earth observation and intelligence gathering during the Cold War era. Its launch, like other Cosmos satellites, underscores the scale and persistence of the Soviet space program and its strategic importance in monitoring global events. Understanding these satellites provides insight into Cold War military technology, orbital reconnaissance practices, and the historical context of space-based surveillance efforts.

## Notable For
- Being a member of the Zenit 6U class, a Soviet reconnaissance satellite design.
- Launching from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31, the primary Soviet space launch complex.
- Utilizing the Soyuz-U rocket, a workhorse of the Soviet space program.
- Having a specific COSPAR designation (1982-053A) identifying its launch and object in space catalogs.
- Generating sitelinks across multiple Slavic and Central European language Wikipedia editions.

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 1373 is an artificial satellite identified by its serial number (SCN 13244) and international designation (COSPAR ID 1982-053A). It is also known as Kosmos 1373. The satellite is an instance of the Zenit 6U class.

### Launch
- **Date:** June 2, 1982
- **Time:** 12:50:00 UTC
- **Location:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- **Vehicle:** Soyuz-U
- **Event Type:** Rocket Launch

### Technical Classification
- **Primary Class:** Zenit 6U (Soviet spy satellite)
- **Country of Origin:** Soviet Union
- **Launch Vehicle Class:** Soyuz-U (Universal variant)

### Cataloging
- **SCN:** 13244
- **COSPAR ID:** 1982-053A
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/122kjmlm
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "13244"]

### Presence
The satellite has references and documentation across 4 Wikipedia editions: Hungarian (hu), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report