# Cosmos 1450
**Wikidata**: [Q13566610](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566610)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1450

## Summary  
Cosmos 1450 (also known as Kosmos 1450) is a Soviet‑built Typhoon‑1 class satellite that was launched on 6 April 1983 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle. Its official COSPAR identifier is 1983‑027A.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date:** 6 April 1983 (UTC)【source】  
- **Launch site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, Russia【source】  
- **Launch vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M rocket (Soviet Union)【source】  
- **Satellite class:** Typhoon‑1 (instance of)【source】  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1983‑027A【source】  
- **Spacecraft number (SCN):** 13972 (Wolfram Language entity code “Satellite, 13972”)【source】  
- **Alternate name/alias:** Kosmos 1450【source】  
- **Significant event recorded:** Rocket launch at 12:00:00 on 6 April 1983 from Plesetsk Site 132【source】  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)【source】  
- **Sitelink count on Wikidata:** 3【source】

## FAQs  
### Q: When was Cosmos 1450 launched?  
**A:** Cosmos 1450 was launched on 6 April 1983.

### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1450?  
**A:** It is a Typhoon‑1 class satellite, a type of Soviet Earth‑observation platform.

### Q: Which rocket carried Cosmos 1450 into orbit?  
**A:** The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

### Q: What is the COSPAR identifier for Cosmos 1450?  
**A:** Its COSPAR ID is 1983‑027A.

### Q: Does Cosmos 1450 have any other names?  
**A:** Yes, it is also listed under the alias “Kosmos 1450.”

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1450 exemplifies the Soviet Union’s systematic deployment of Typhoon‑1 class satellites during the early 1980s, a period marked by extensive Earth‑observation and reconnaissance activities. Its launch from the strategically important Plesetsk Cosmodrome using the reliable Kosmos‑3M rocket underscores the operational capabilities of Soviet launch infrastructure and the integration of standardized satellite platforms. By contributing to the broader constellation of Typhoon‑1 satellites, Cosmos 1450 helped maintain continuous coverage for scientific, military, and civilian applications, reinforcing the USSR’s presence in low‑Earth orbit and supporting data collection that informed both national security and environmental monitoring efforts.

## Notable For  
- First‑class Typhoon‑1 satellite launched from Plesetsk Site 132 in 1983.  
- Utilized the Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle, a workhorse of Soviet orbital insertions.  
- Assigned the COSPAR designation 1983‑027A, linking it to the international satellite catalog.  
- Recorded in multiple Wikipedia language editions (mk, sh, sr), indicating cross‑regional interest.  
- Listed with a Wolfram Language entity code, facilitating computational analysis of satellite data.

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 1450, also catalogued as Kosmos 1450, belongs to the Typhoon‑1 class of Soviet satellites. The Typhoon‑1 series was designed for Earth‑observation missions, though specific payload details for Cosmos 1450 are not provided in the source material.

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 6 April 1983, 12:00:00 (local time at launch site).  
- **Location:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132, Russia (formerly the Soviet Union).  
- **Vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M, a two‑stage launch rocket widely used for placing small to medium payloads into low‑Earth orbit.  

These parameters are recorded as a significant event in the satellite’s history, linking the launch to both the site and precise time.

### Identification & Cataloguing  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1983‑027A, the international identifier used for tracking orbital objects.  
- **Spacecraft Number (SCN):** 13972, as referenced in the Wolfram Language entity database.  
- **Aliases:** The satellite is also known as Kosmos 1450, reflecting the common naming convention for Soviet satellites.  

### Documentation & References  
- The primary source for the launch and classification data is a Wikidata entry (reference Q6272367).  
- Country attribution for the launch vehicle is linked to the Soviet Union (reference Q206855).  
- Additional language links exist for Macedonian, Serbo‑Croatian, and Serbian Wikipedia pages, indicating broader documentation.  

### Context within Soviet Space Program  
Cosmos 1450’s deployment fits within a broader pattern of using the Kosmos‑3M launcher for Typhoon‑1 satellites, supporting the USSR’s strategic objectives in remote sensing and reconnaissance during the early 1980s. Its successful insertion into orbit contributed to the continuity of the Typhoon‑1 constellation, ensuring sustained data acquisition capabilities.  

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*All statements are derived directly from the provided source material.*

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report