# Cosmos 1442
**Wikidata**: [Q12753276](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753276)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1442

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1442**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1442 was a Soviet spy satellite launched in 1983 as part of the Yantar-4K1 class of reconnaissance satellites. It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and operated under the Kosmos designation, a cover name for Soviet military spacecraft.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: February 25, 1983 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-012A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 13850 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Yantar-4K1, a Soviet reconnaissance satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases**: Also known as Kosmos 1442  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 12:45 UTC on February 25, 1983 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1442?  
A: Cosmos 1442 was a military reconnaissance satellite designed for intelligence-gathering missions as part of the Soviet Yantar-4K1 program.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1442 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport used for military and scientific missions.  

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 1442 into orbit?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz family widely used by the Soviet Union.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1442 was part of the Soviet Union's Cold War-era efforts to maintain strategic surveillance capabilities. The Yantar-4K1 class satellites were advanced reconnaissance platforms, providing high-resolution imagery for military intelligence. Its launch underscored the USSR's commitment to space-based espionage during heightened geopolitical tensions. While not publicly documented for groundbreaking achievements, Cosmos 1442 contributed to the broader Yantar program, which influenced later Soviet and Russian satellite designs.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Operated as a classified reconnaissance satellite under the Kosmos designation.  
- **Soyuz-U Launch**: Demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-U rocket, which became a workhorse for Soviet space missions.  
- **Cold War Context**: Part of a broader network of spy satellites during a period of intense US-Soviet rivalry.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: February 25, 1983  
- **Time**: 12:45 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class**: Yantar-4K1  
- **Catalog Number**: 13850  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-012A  

### Mission Context  
- **Primary Function**: Military reconnaissance  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U, a variant optimized for reliability  

### Operational Legacy  
- Part of a series of Soviet satellites launched under the Kosmos umbrella for secrecy.  
- Contributed to the Yantar program's evolution in optical reconnaissance technology.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report