# Cosmos 1439
**Wikidata**: [Q12753274](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753274)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1439

## Summary
Cosmos 1439 was a Soviet spy satellite launched on February 6, 1983, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It was part of the Yantar-2K series and was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket. The satellite was designated with the COSPAR ID 1983-007A.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: February 6, 1983
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-007A
- **Satellite Class**: Yantar-2K
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 13784
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 11:31:00 UTC on February 6, 1983
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Available in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1439?
A: Cosmos 1439 was a Soviet spy satellite belonging to the Yantar-2K class, designed for reconnaissance purposes.

### Q: Which rocket launched Cosmos 1439?
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 on February 6, 1983.

### Q: What was the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 1439?
A: The COSPAR ID assigned to Cosmos 1439 was 1983-007A.

### Q: Where can I find more information about Cosmos 1439?
A: Detailed information is available in Wikipedia articles in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1439 was part of the Soviet Union's extensive spy satellite program, which played a crucial role in military reconnaissance during the Cold War. The Yantar-2K series, of which Cosmos 1439 was a member, was designed to gather intelligence through optical and electronic surveillance. The satellite's launch and operation were part of a broader effort to maintain the Soviet Union's technological and strategic superiority. While specific details of its mission are classified, its inclusion in the Yantar-2K series indicates its role in supporting Soviet military intelligence operations. The Soyuz-U rocket, a reliable and versatile launch vehicle, facilitated the successful deployment of Cosmos 1439, contributing to the Soviet space program's achievements.

## Notable For
- **Class Membership**: One of the Yantar-2K spy satellites, known for their reconnaissance capabilities.
- **Launch Vehicle**: Utilized the Soyuz-U rocket, a Soviet-designed launch system.
- **COSPAR Designation**: Assigned the ID 1983-007A, standard for tracking space objects.
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: Registered as 13784 in the Satellite Catalog.
- **Cold War Era**: Operated during the peak of the Cold War, reflecting the Soviet Union's military space activities.

## Body
### Satellite Classification
Cosmos 1439 was classified as a Yantar-2K satellite, part of a series of Soviet reconnaissance spacecraft. The Yantar-2K class was designed to support military intelligence gathering through optical and electronic surveillance.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched on February 6, 1983, at 11:31:00 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31. The Soyuz-U rocket served as the launch vehicle, a reliable and widely used Soviet rocket design.

### Identification and Tracking
Cosmos 1439 was assigned the COSPAR ID 1983-007A and the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 13784. These identifiers are used for tracking and cataloging space objects.

### Historical Context
The launch occurred during the Cold War, reflecting the Soviet Union's efforts to maintain a strategic edge in space-based reconnaissance. The Soyuz-U rocket's successful deployment of Cosmos 1439 was part of the broader Soviet space program's achievements.

### Wikipedia Availability
Information about Cosmos 1439 is available in Wikipedia articles in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian, indicating its relevance in those linguistic regions.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report