# Cosmos 1441
**Wikidata**: [Q12753273](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753273)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1441

## Summary  
Cosmos 1441 (also written Kosmos 1441) was a Soviet‑built signals‑intelligence (SIGINT) satellite of the **Tselina‑D** class. It was launched on **16 February 1983** from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome aboard a **Vostok‑2M** expendable carrier rocket.

## Key Facts  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1983‑010A (identifies the launch in the international space catalog).  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 13818 (assigned by the United States Space Command).  
- **Class/Type:** Tselina‑D, a Soviet signals‑intelligence satellite series.  
- **Launch Date & Time:** 16 February 1983 at 10:03 UTC.  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 16, Russia.  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Vostok‑2M, an expendable carrier rocket derived from the R‑7 family.  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1441 (alternative transliteration).  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr).  
- **Sitelink count:** 3 (links to related entries in the source database).  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the primary purpose of Cosmos 1441?  
**A:** Cosmos 1441 was designed to collect electronic and communications signals for Soviet intelligence, functioning as a SIGINT (signals‑intelligence) satellite.  

### Q: Which rocket carried Cosmos 1441 into orbit?  
**A:** The satellite was launched aboard a **Vostok‑2M** expendable carrier rocket, a variant of the R‑7 launch family.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1441 launched?  
**A:** It lifted off on **16 February 1983** from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 16**, at 10:03 UTC.  

### Q: To which satellite class does Cosmos 1441 belong?  
**A:** It belongs to the **Tselina‑D** class, a series of Soviet electronic‑intelligence satellites.  

### Q: What is the satellite’s catalog identifier?  
**A:** In the U.S. space catalog, Cosmos 1441 is listed as **13818**.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1441 represents a key component of the Soviet Union’s Cold‑War era electronic‑intelligence infrastructure. As a Tselina‑D satellite, it contributed to the collection of radio, radar, and communications emissions from across the globe, feeding valuable data to Soviet military and strategic planners. The launch demonstrates the continued use of the reliable Vostok‑2M launch vehicle and the strategic importance of the Plesetsk Cosmodrome as a northern launch site capable of inserting satellites into orbits optimal for SIGINT missions. Understanding Cosmos 1441 helps illustrate the broader landscape of space‑based intelligence gathering, the technological capabilities of the Soviet space program in the early 1980s, and the evolution of satellite reconnaissance that still underpins modern surveillance systems.  

## Notable For  
- Being a **Tselina‑D** SIGINT satellite, part of a specialized Soviet electronic‑intelligence fleet.  
- Launch from the **high‑latitude Plesetsk Cosmodrome**, enabling coverage of northern latitudes.  
- Utilization of the **Vostok‑2M** launch vehicle, a workhorse of Soviet expendable rockets.  
- Assignment of **catalog number 13818**, marking its entry into the global space object registry.  
- Inclusion in multiple **Wikipedia language editions**, reflecting its documented historical relevance.  

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 1441 (Kosmos 1441) was a Soviet military satellite tasked with signals‑intelligence (SIGINT) operations. It belonged to the **Tselina‑D** series, which were designed to intercept and analyze electronic emissions for strategic intelligence.  

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 16 February 1983, 10:03 UTC.  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 16, a northern launch complex used for military payloads.  
- **Vehicle:** Vostok‑2M, an expendable carrier derived from the R‑7 family, capable of delivering payloads to low‑Earth orbit.  

### Technical Classification  
- **Class:** Tselina‑D (signals‑intelligence).  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1983‑010A, the international identifier for the launch.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 13818, used by U.S. tracking agencies.  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1441, reflecting alternative transliteration from Russian.  

### Operational Role  
The satellite’s primary function was to **monitor radio frequency emissions** from ground, sea, and air sources. Data collected would be downlinked to Soviet ground stations for analysis, supporting military planning and threat assessment during a period of heightened East‑West tensions.  

### Related Systems  
- **Tselina‑D class:** A family of SIGINT satellites sharing similar payloads and mission objectives.  
- **Vostok‑2M rocket:** Frequently employed for launching military satellites from Plesetsk, illustrating the integration of launch infrastructure with intelligence payloads.  

### Legacy and Documentation  
Cosmos 1441 appears in three language editions of Wikipedia (Macedonian, Serbo‑Croatian, Serbian) and is cataloged in space‑object databases with a sitelink count of three, indicating its presence in multiple reference systems. Its launch and operational data are recorded in the Wolfram Language as `Entity["Satellite", "13818"]`.  

---  

*All information presented is derived from the provided source material and references.*

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report