# Cosmos 1412
**Wikidata**: [Q12907387](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907387)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1412

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1412**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1412 was a Soviet nuclear-powered surveillance satellite, part of the US-A series, launched in 1982. It was designed for reconnaissance missions and operated using a nuclear reactor. The satellite was launched aboard a Tsyklon-2 rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** October 2, 1982 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1982-099A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 13600 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class:** US-A (Soviet nuclear-powered surveillance satellite series)  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1412  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1412?  
A: Cosmos 1412 was a nuclear-powered surveillance satellite used by the Soviet Union for reconnaissance missions, part of the US-A series designed for ocean monitoring.  

### Q: How was Cosmos 1412 launched?  
A: It was launched aboard a Tsyklon-2 rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90 on October 2, 1982.  

### Q: Was Cosmos 1412 part of a larger satellite program?  
A: Yes, it belonged to the US-A series, a class of Soviet nuclear-powered satellites primarily used for maritime surveillance.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1412 was significant as part of the Soviet Union's US-A program, which pioneered the use of nuclear power in space-based reconnaissance. These satellites provided critical maritime surveillance capabilities during the Cold War, enabling the tracking of naval movements. The program also highlighted the risks of nuclear-powered satellites, as demonstrated by the infamous Cosmos 954 incident, which re-entered Earth's atmosphere and scattered radioactive debris over Canada in 1978. Cosmos 1412's launch underscored the Soviet Union's continued investment in advanced surveillance technology despite these risks.  

## Notable For  
- **Nuclear-Powered:** One of the few satellites equipped with a nuclear reactor for long-duration missions.  
- **Cold War Era Technology:** Represented Soviet advancements in space-based reconnaissance during heightened geopolitical tensions.  
- **US-A Series:** Part of a classified program focused on maritime surveillance and targeting.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** October 2, 1982  
- **Time:** 00:01:00 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Catalog Number:** 13600  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-2 (an expendable Soviet/Ukrainian rocket)  

### Program Context  
- **Class:** US-A (a series of Soviet nuclear-powered reconnaissance satellites)  
- **Mission:** Maritime surveillance and targeting  

### Legacy  
- **Historical Significance:** Demonstrated Soviet capabilities in nuclear-powered space technology.  
- **Related Incidents:** Preceded by Cosmos 954's catastrophic re-entry, raising concerns about nuclear satellites.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report