# Cosmos 1416
**Wikidata**: [Q12907389](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907389)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1416

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1416** based strictly on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1416 was a Soviet spy satellite launched in 1982 as part of the Zenit 6U class. It was deployed using a Soyuz-U rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 for reconnaissance purposes. The mission is cataloged under the COSPAR ID 1982-101A and the satellite designation 13611.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** October 14, 1982 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1982-101A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 13611 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class:** Zenit 6U (Soviet reconnaissance satellite) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1416  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 09:10 UTC on October 14, 1982 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1416?  
A: Cosmos 1416 was a Zenit 6U-class Soviet reconnaissance satellite, designed for spy missions.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1416 launched?  
A: It launched on October 14, 1982, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 aboard a Soyuz-U rocket.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Cosmos 1416?  
A: Its COSPAR ID is 1982-101A, a standard identifier for space objects.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1416 was part of the Soviet Union's extensive Zenit satellite program, which played a critical role in Cold War-era military reconnaissance. These satellites provided high-resolution imagery for intelligence gathering, contributing to strategic decision-making. The Zenit 6U series improved upon earlier designs with enhanced capabilities, reflecting advancements in surveillance technology. Its launch underscores the Soviet space program's focus on national security during a period of intense geopolitical rivalry.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Operated as a spy satellite during the Cold War.  
- **Launch Precision:** Deployed via the reliable Soyuz-U rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  
- **Cataloged Legacy:** Listed in satellite databases with identifiers COSPAR 1982-101A and SCN 13611.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** October 14, 1982  
- **Time:** 09:10 UTC  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** Zenit 6U (reconnaissance satellite)  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Mission Context  
- Part of Soviet military space operations during the Cold War.  
- Followed standard Zenit-series protocols for orbital surveillance.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report