# Cosmos 1462
**Wikidata**: [Q12753284](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753284)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1462

## Summary
Cosmos 1462 is a Soviet Earth satellite launched on May 17, 1983, as part of the Resurs-F1 series for remote sensing and Earth observation. It utilized a Soyuz-U rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.

## Key Facts
- **Instance**: Resurs-F1 17F41 Earth observation satellite  
- **Launch Date**: May 17, 1983  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U (Soviet rocket variant)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-045A  
- **SCN (Serial Catalog Number)**: 14071  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1462  
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the primary purpose of Cosmos 1462?  
A: Cosmos 1462 was designed for Earth observation and remote sensing missions, as part of the Soviet Resurs-F1 satellite program.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1462 launched?  
A: It was launched on May 17, 1983, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 at 08:00:00 UTC.  

### Q: What rocket launched Cosmos 1462?  
A: A Soyuz-U rocket variant, a Soviet universal carrier rocket, transported the satellite into orbit.  

### Q: Does Cosmos 1462 have alternative names?  
A: Yes, it is also known as "Kosmos 1462" and referenced by its COSPAR ID (1983-045A).  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1462 represents a pivotal milestone in Soviet space-based Earth observation technology during the Cold War era. As part of the Resurs-F1 program, it advanced capabilities for agricultural monitoring, environmental tracking, and resource management—critical domains for both scientific research and national security. Its successful deployment demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-U launch system and reinforced the Soviet Union's leadership in satellite reconnaissance at a time when such missions held strategic and geopolitical significance.  

## Notable For  
- **Launch Precision**: Successfully deployed on its first attempt on May 17, 1983, at 08:00:00 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.  
- **Resurs-F1 Heritage**: One of the early satellites in the Resurs-F1 17F41 series, dedicated to multispectral Earth imaging.  
- **Universal Launch Vehicle**: Utilized the Soyuz-U variant, a workhorse Soviet rocket known for its adaptability across diverse payload types.  
- **COSPAR Classification**: Officially cataloged as 1983-045A, standardizing its tracking and identification in international space registries.  

## Body  
### Classification and Lineage  
- **Instance Type**: Resurs-F1 17F41 (Earth observation satellite class)  
- **Manufacturer**: Soviet space program (implied by Resurs-F1 lineage)  
- **Country of Origin**: Soviet Union  

### Launch Specifications  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U (Universal variant)  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41  
- **Launch Time**: 08:00:00 UTC on May 17, 1983  
- **Launch Event**: Rocket launch (qualifiers include precise location and time)  

### Catalog and Identification  
- **SCN**: 14071 (Satellite serial catalog number)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-045A  
- **Wikipedia Presence**: Articles available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr)  
- **Wolfram Reference**: Entity["Satellite", "14071"]  

### Program Context  
- **Program Resurs-F1**: Soviet Earth observation series focused on remote sensing  
- **Operational Era**: Active during early 1980s Cold War period  
- **Soviet Space Infrastructure**: Part of the broader Soviet satellite surveillance and scientific data-collection network

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report