# Cosmos 1459
**Wikidata**: [Q12753283](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753283)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1459

## Summary
Cosmos 1459 was a Soviet navigation satellite launched on May 6, 1983, as part of the Parus class. It was deployed from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 1459 was launched on May 6, 1983
- It belongs to the Parus class of navigation satellites
- The satellite was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 at 03:00:00
- It was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket
- Its COSPAR designation is 1983-042A
- Its satellite catalog number (SCN) is 14057
- It has 4 sitelinks across various platforms
- Content is available in Wikipedia languages: hr, mk, sh, sr
- Its Wolfram Language entity code is Entity["Satellite", "14057"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1459?
A: Cosmos 1459 was a navigation satellite belonging to the Parus class, which were used for military navigation and timing purposes by the Soviet Union.

### Q: Where and when was Cosmos 1459 launched?
A: Cosmos 1459 was launched on May 6, 1983, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 at 03:00:00 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: What is the relationship between Cosmos 1459 and the Parus class?
A: Cosmos 1459 is an instance of the Parus class, which is a category of Soviet navigation satellites designed for military applications.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1459 represents an important component of the Soviet Union's navigation satellite infrastructure during the Cold War period. As a member of the Parus class, it contributed to the Soviet military's positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities. These satellites were critical for various military operations and helped maintain the Soviet Union's space-based navigation capabilities. The continued operation of such systems demonstrated the technological prowess of the Soviet space program and its ability to maintain specialized constellencies. Understanding satellites like Cosmos 1459 provides insight into the development of early satellite navigation systems that eventually evolved into modern global positioning systems.

## Notable For
- Part of the Parus class, a specialized Soviet navigation satellite system
- Launched with the Kosmos-3M rocket, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle
- Has documentation available in multiple South Slavic Wikipedia languages
- Operated during a significant period of Cold War space activity
- Follows the standard Soviet naming convention of "Cosmos" for military spacecraft

## Body
### Mission Overview
Cosmos 1459 was a Soviet satellite launched on May 6, 1983, as part of the Parus class of navigation satellites. The primary function of these satellites was to provide navigation and timing data for military applications.

### Technical Details
- Satellite class: Parus
- COSPAR ID: 1983-042A
- Satellite catalog number: 14057
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M
- Launch date: May 6, 1983
- Launch time: 03:00:00
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132

### Class Information
The Parus class represents a series of Soviet navigation satellites used for military purposes. These satellites formed an important part of the Soviet Union's space-based navigation infrastructure during the Cold War period.

### Documentation and References
- The satellite has 4 sitelinks across various platforms
- Content available in Wikipedia languages: hr, Croatian, mk, Macedonian, sh, Serbo-Croatian, sr, Serbian
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "14057"]
- References cite Q6272367 (satellite catalog source)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report