# Cosmos 1485
**Wikidata**: [Q12753297](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753297)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1485

## Summary  
Cosmos 1485 was a Soviet spy satellite launched in 1983 as part of the Zenit 6U class. It was designed for reconnaissance missions and launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite is also known by its alternate name, Kosmos 1485.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: July 26, 1983  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-076A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 14210  
- **Class**: Zenit 6U, a Soviet reconnaissance satellite  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16  
- **Alternate Name**: Kosmos 1485  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 12:00:00 UTC on July 26, 1983  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1485?  
A: Cosmos 1485 was a Soviet spy satellite designed for reconnaissance missions, part of the Zenit 6U class of satellites.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1485 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1485?  
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz design.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1485 represents a key component of the Soviet Union's Cold War-era reconnaissance efforts. As part of the Zenit 6U class, it contributed to the USSR's ability to gather intelligence through orbital surveillance. The use of the Soyuz-U rocket, a reliable and versatile launch vehicle, highlights the technological capabilities of the Soviet space program during this period. Its launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a major site for military and scientific missions, underscores the strategic importance of such satellites in global geopolitics.  

## Notable For  
- **Reconnaissance Role**: Part of the Zenit 6U class, designed for spy missions.  
- **Soyuz-U Launch**: Demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-U rocket for military payloads.  
- **Plesetsk Launch Site**: Highlighted the cosmodrome's role in Soviet space and defense programs.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: July 26, 1983  
- **Time**: 12:00:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16  
- **Vehicle**: Soyuz-U rocket  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Zenit 6U  
- **Catalog Number**: 14210  
- **Alternate Name**: Kosmos 1485  

### Mission Context  
- **Purpose**: Reconnaissance  
- **Country**: Soviet Union  
- **Significance**: Part of a series of spy satellites supporting Cold War intelligence efforts.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report