# Cosmos 1449
**Wikidata**: [Q13566608](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566608)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1449

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1449**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1449 is a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched in 1983 as part of the Zenit 6U class, designed for military surveillance. It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and assigned the COSPAR ID 1983-024A. The satellite is also known by its alias, Kosmos 1449.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: March 31, 1983 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-024A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Class**: Zenit 6U, a Soviet spy satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Spacecraft Catalog Number**: 13955 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 10:50 UTC on March 31, 1983 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1449?  
A: Cosmos 1449 was a military reconnaissance satellite designed for surveillance as part of the Zenit 6U class.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1449 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 1449 into orbit?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz design.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1449 was part of the Soviet Union's extensive Cold War-era satellite reconnaissance program, providing critical intelligence-gathering capabilities. The Zenit 6U class satellites, including Cosmos 1449, played a key role in military surveillance, contributing to strategic awareness during geopolitical tensions. Its successful launch underscored the reliability of the Soyuz-U rocket, which became a workhorse for Soviet and later Russian space missions. The mission also highlights the historical significance of Plesetsk Cosmodrome as a major launch site for military payloads.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Part of the Zenit 6U class, a dedicated Soviet spy satellite program.  
- **Reliable Launch Vehicle**: Launched aboard Soyuz-U, one of the most frequently used rockets in history.  
- **Historical Context**: Operated during the Cold War, reflecting the era's space-based surveillance efforts.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: March 31, 1983  
- **Time**: 10:50 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Zenit 6U  
- **Catalog Number**: 13955  

### Mission Context  
- **Primary Function**: Military reconnaissance  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U  
- **Country**: Soviet Union  

### References  
- Wikidata ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- COSPAR ID ([1983-024A](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report