# Cosmos 1377
**Wikidata**: [Q12753244](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753244)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1377

## Summary
Cosmos 1377 was a Soviet spy satellite launched on June 8, 1982. It belonged to the Yantar-4K1 class of reconnaissance satellites and was orbited by a Soyuz-U rocket.

## Key Facts
- Launch Date: 1982-06-08
- Launch Vehicle: Soyuz-U
- Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- Satellite Class: Yantar-4K1
- COSPAR ID: 1982-057A
- Serial Number (scn): 13265
- Country of Origin: Soviet Union
- Wikipedia Languages Available: mk, sh, sr

## FAQs
### Q: What was the primary purpose of Cosmos 1377?
A: Cosmos 1377 was a reconnaissance satellite, specifically a member of the Soviet Yantar-4K1 class, designed for spy missions during the Cold War.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1377 launched?
A: It was launched on June 8, 1982, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 aboard a Soyuz-U rocket at approximately 12:00:00 UTC.

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 1377 into orbit?
A: Cosmos 1377 was launched into orbit using a Soyuz-U carrier rocket.

### Q: How is Cosmos 1377 classified?
A: Cosmos 1377 is classified as an instance of the Yantar-4K1 spy satellite class.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1377 represents a significant achievement in Soviet space-based reconnaissance technology during the Cold War. As part of the Yantar-4K1 program, it contributed to the Soviet Union's capabilities for gathering high-resolution imagery intelligence. This technology was crucial for military and strategic purposes, enabling monitoring of military installations, troop movements, and other sensitive activities. The Soyuz-U launch vehicle demonstrated the reliability and frequency of Soviet orbital access for classified missions. Understanding Cosmos 1377 provides insight into the scale and sophistication of Soviet spy satellite programs and their role in Cold War dynamics. It exemplifies the rapid evolution of reconnaissance technology during this period.

## Notable For
- Being a Soviet Yantar-4K1 class spy satellite, a high-resolution reconnaissance platform.
- Launched specifically on June 8, 1982, using a Soyuz-U rocket.
- Identifiable by its unique COSPAR designation, 1982-057A.
- Part of the Soviet Union's dedicated military satellite surveillance network.
- Orbited from Baikonur Cosmodrome, the primary Soviet spaceport for such missions.

## Body
### Basic Information
- **Entity Name**: Cosmos 1377 (also known as Kosmos 1377)
- **Official Serial Number (scn)**: 13265
- **COSPAR ID**: 1982-057A
- **Wikidata Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "13265"]

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date**: 1982-06-08
- **Launch Time**: 12:00:00 UTC
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U (Universal variant)
- **Launch Country**: Soviet Union
- **Event Type**: Rocket Launch

### Classification & Identity
- **Instance Of**: Yantar-4K1 (Soviet spy satellite class)
- **Related Class**: Soyuz-U (Launch vehicle)
- **Related Class**: Yantar-4K1 (Satellite platform)
- **Site Link Count**: 3 (across available language versions)
- **Available Wikipedia Languages**: mk (Macedonian), sh (Serbo-Croatian), sr (Serbian)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report