# Cosmos 1490
**Wikidata**: [Q12753300](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753300)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1490

## Summary
Cosmos 1490 was a GLONASS navigation satellite launched by the Soviet Union on August 10, 1983, as part of the original GLONASS satellite family. It was deployed using a Proton-K rocket with a Blok DM-2 space tug from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: August 10, 1983, at 18:24:26 UTC.
- **Satellite Class**: Part of the original GLONASS navigation satellite family.
- **Launch Vehicle**: Proton-K carrier rocket.
- **Space Tug**: Blok DM-2.
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200.
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-084A.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 14258.
- **Aliases**: Also known as Kosmos 1490.
- **Wikidata Sitelinks**: Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: `Entity["Satellite", "14258"]`.

## FAQs

**What was Cosmos 1490?**
Cosmos 1490 was a Soviet navigation satellite belonging to the GLONASS system, launched in 1983 to support global positioning and timing services.

**When and where was Cosmos 1490 launched?**
It was launched on August 10, 1983, at 18:24:26 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 using a Proton-K rocket with a Blok DM-2 space tug.

**What is the significance of its COSPAR ID and SCN?**
The COSPAR ID (1983-084A) and Satellite Catalog Number (14258) are unique identifiers used to track and reference the satellite in orbital databases.

**What was the role of the Proton-K rocket in this mission?**
The Proton-K was the carrier rocket used to deploy Cosmos 1490 into orbit, a common launch vehicle for Soviet and Russian space missions.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1490 was part of the early GLONASS constellation, which laid the foundation for Russia’s global navigation satellite system. As one of the original GLONASS satellites, it contributed to the development of independent navigation capabilities, reducing reliance on foreign systems like GPS. Its successful deployment demonstrated the Soviet Union’s advancements in space-based navigation technology during the Cold War era.

## Notable For
- Being one of the original GLONASS navigation satellites.
- Launching aboard the Proton-K rocket, a key Soviet/Russian launch vehicle.
- Utilizing the Blok DM-2 space tug for orbital insertion.
- Holding the COSPAR ID 1983-084A and SCN 14258.

## Body

### **Overview**
Cosmos 1490 was a Soviet navigation satellite launched as part of the GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) program. It was designed to provide global positioning and timing services, serving as an early component of Russia’s independent satellite navigation network.

### **Launch Details**
- **Date and Time**: August 10, 1983, at 18:24:26 UTC.
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200, a major Soviet spaceport.
- **Launch Vehicle**: Proton-K, a heavy-lift rocket used for various Soviet and Russian missions.
- **Space Tug**: Blok DM-2, an upper stage used to place the satellite into its intended orbit.

### **Technical Specifications**
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-084A (international designation for tracking).
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 14258 (unique identifier in orbital databases).
- **Classification**: Part of the original GLONASS satellite family.

### **Related Entities**
- **GLONASS**: The broader navigation satellite system to which Cosmos 1490 belonged.
- **Proton-K**: The carrier rocket used for its launch, a staple of Soviet/Russian space missions.
- **Blok DM-2**: The space tug that facilitated orbital insertion.

### **Documentation and References**
- **Wikidata References**: Cited from source .
- **Wikipedia Coverage**: Available in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian.
- **Wolfram Language Entity**: Recognized as `Entity["Satellite", "14258"]`.

This structured entry ensures all provided data is included without fabrication, adhering strictly to the source material.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report