# Cosmos 1472
**Wikidata**: [Q13566620](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566620)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1472

## Summary
Cosmos 1472 was a Soviet Zenit 6U class spy satellite launched on July 5, 1983, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 using a Soyuz-U rocket.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Instance of Zenit 6U, a Soviet spy satellite class.
- **Launch Date:** July 5, 1983.
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U rocket.
- **Serial Number (SCN):** 14169.
- **COSPAR ID:** 1983-068A.
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1472.
- **Country of Origin:** Soviet Union (inferred from Soyuz-U class).
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch occurring at 07:50:00 on July 5, 1983, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1472?
A: Cosmos 1472 was a Zenit 6U class satellite, specifically a Soviet spy satellite designed for reconnaissance purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1472 launched?
A: Cosmos 1472 was launched on July 5, 1983, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 at 07:50:00.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1472?
A: Cosmos 1472 was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: What is the COSPAR identifier for Cosmos 1472?
A: The COSPAR identifier for Cosmos 1472 is 1983-068A.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1472 represents a significant component of the Soviet Union's Cold War-era reconnaissance satellite program. As a Zenit 6U satellite, it contributed to the Soviet military's capability for Earth observation and intelligence gathering during a period of intense geopolitical tension. Its launch, utilizing the reliable Soyuz-U rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, underscores the operational continuity and technological maturity of the Soviet space program in the early 1980s. Understanding such missions provides crucial insight into the historical context of space-based surveillance and the technological capabilities of major powers during that era.

## Notable For
- **Zenit 6U Class:** Belonged to the Zenit 6U series, a dedicated Soviet spy satellite platform.
- **Soyuz-U Launch:** Utilized the Soyuz-U rocket, a workhorse variant of the Soyuz design.
- **Plesetsk Launch Site:** Launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41, a primary Soviet orbital launch facility.
- **Serial Number 14169:** Identified by its unique Soviet serial number (SCN) 14169.
- **COSPAR ID 1983-068A:** Recognized internationally by its COSPAR designation 1983-068A.

## Body
### Classification
- Cosmos 1472 was an instance of the Zenit 6U class.
- Zenit 6U was a Soviet spy satellite class.
- The entity is also known by the alias "Kosmos 1472".

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date:** July 5, 1983.
- **Launch Time:** 07:50:00.
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U rocket.
- **Significant Event:** The rocket launch event occurred on July 5, 1983, at 07:50:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.

### Technical Identifiers
- **Serial Number (SCN):** 14169.
- **COSPAR ID:** 1983-068A.
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "14169"].
- **Wikipedia Languages:** Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).
- **Sitelink Count:** 3 (as per the provided data).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report