# Cosmos 1463
**Wikidata**: [Q12753290](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753290)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1463

## Summary
Cosmos 1463 was a satellite launched on May 19, 1983, classified within the Typhoon-1b series of spacecraft. It was deployed from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle. The satellite is identified by the international designator 1983-046A and the Satellite Catalog Number 14075.

## Key Facts
- **Class:** Typhoon-1b
- **Launch Date:** May 19, 1983
- **Launch Time:** 12:00:00
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M (Russian rocket)
- **COSPAR ID:** 1983-046A
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 14075
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** `Entity["Satellite", "14075"]`
- **Operator Context:** Soviet Union (derived from rocket origin and launch era)

## FAQs
### Q: When was Cosmos 1463 launched?
A: Cosmos 1463 was launched on May 19, 1983, at 12:00:00 UTC.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1463?
A: The satellite was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Russian/Soviet launch vehicle.

### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1463?
A: Cosmos 1463 is classified as a Typhoon-1b satellite.

### Q: Where did the launch of Cosmos 1463 take place?
A: The launch took place at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1463 represents a specific entry in the Soviet Union's extensive "Cosmos" satellite program, which encompassed a wide variety of military and scientific spacecraft. Designated as part of the Typhoon-1b class, this satellite serves as a historical data point for understanding the deployment of Soviet space technology in the early 1980s. The use of the Kosmos-3M launch vehicle—a workhorse of the Soviet and later Russian space fleet—highlights the operational logistics of the era, utilizing the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a primary launch site for military and scientific payloads. Cataloging entities like Cosmos 1463 allows researchers to track the history of orbital deployments, launch site utilization, and vehicle reliability during the Cold War space race.

## Notable For
- **Classification:** Identified specifically as a Typhoon-1b class spacecraft.
- **Launch Precision:** The launch event is recorded with an exact time of 12:00:00.
- **Launch Infrastructure:** Utilized the specific Site 132 at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.
- **International Registry:** Formally cataloged under COSPAR ID 1983-046A.

## Body

### Mission Identity and Classification
Cosmos 1463 is officially designated as an instance of the **Typhoon-1b** class of satellites. It carries the **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 14075** and the **COSPAR international designator 1983-046A**. These identifiers uniquely distinguish the satellite in global space object tracking databases.

### Launch Details
The satellite was successfully launched on **May 19, 1983**. The specific launch event is recorded as occurring at **12:00:00**.

*   **Launch Vehicle:** The mission utilized the **Kosmos-3M**, a Russian rocket that was prominent during the Soviet era.
*   **Launch Site:** The launch originated from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132**, a key Soviet spaceport located in northwest Russia.

### Data and References
Cosmos 1463 is tracked in various knowledge bases with specific metadata:
*   **Aliases:** Kosmos 1463
*   **Wikipedia Presence:** The entity has sitelinks in three languages: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).
*   **Computational ID:** In the Wolfram Language, the entity is coded as `Entity["Satellite", "14075"]`.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report