# Cosmos 1384
**Wikidata**: [Q12753248](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753248)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1384

## Summary  
Cosmos 1384 was a Soviet spy satellite launched in 1982 as part of the Yantar-2K reconnaissance program. It was deployed using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome to conduct military surveillance missions.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** June 30, 1982 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1982-067A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 13303 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class:** Yantar-2K, a Soviet military reconnaissance satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1384  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 15:00 UTC on June 30, 1982 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1384?  
A: Cosmos 1384 was a military reconnaissance satellite designed for surveillance missions as part of the Soviet Yantar-2K program.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1384 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 1384?  
A: A Soyuz-U rocket carried Cosmos 1384 into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1384 was part of the Soviet Union's Yantar-2K spy satellite program, which played a critical role in Cold War-era military intelligence gathering. These satellites provided high-resolution imagery for strategic reconnaissance, aiding Soviet defense and geopolitical decision-making. The successful deployment of Cosmos 1384 demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-U launch vehicle and reinforced Soviet capabilities in space-based surveillance. Its mission contributed to the broader context of Cold War espionage, where satellite reconnaissance was pivotal for monitoring adversaries and maintaining strategic balance.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Operated as a key reconnaissance satellite in the Yantar-2K program.  
- **Launch Precision:** Deployed successfully via Soyuz-U, a workhorse of Soviet space launches.  
- **Cold War Significance:** Part of Soviet efforts to maintain intelligence superiority during heightened geopolitical tensions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** June 30, 1982  
- **Time:** 15:00 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class:** Yantar-2K  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U  
- **Catalog Number:** 13303  

### Mission Context  
- Conducted military reconnaissance under the Soviet Yantar-2K program.  
- Contributed to Cold War-era intelligence operations.  

### References  
All data sourced from Wikidata ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report