# Cosmos 1501
**Wikidata**: [Q12753307](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753307)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1501

## Summary
Cosmos 1501 was a Soviet satellite launched on September 30, 1983, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It is classified as a Rhombus-class satellite and carries the international designation 1983-101A. The satellite is cataloged as object 14380 in space tracking databases.

## Key Facts
- Launched on September 30, 1983, at 11:00:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Classified as a Rhombus-class satellite
- Launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Soviet Union
- International designation: 1983-101A
- Satellite catalog number: 14380
- Has Wikipedia articles in Macedonian, Serbian, and Serbo-Croatian
- Listed in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "14380"]

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1501?
A: Cosmos 1501 was a Rhombus-class satellite, a designation used for certain Soviet military and reconnaissance satellites launched during the Cold War era.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1501 launched?
A: Cosmos 1501 was launched on September 30, 1983, at 11:00:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in the Soviet Union.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1501?
A: Cosmos 1501 was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet-era launch vehicle that was commonly used for military and scientific satellite deployments.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1501 represents a significant component of the Soviet Union's space program during the Cold War, specifically within their military satellite operations. As a Rhombus-class satellite, it likely served strategic reconnaissance or surveillance purposes, contributing to the USSR's intelligence-gathering capabilities from space. The Kosmos-1501 launch demonstrates the Soviet Union's continued investment in space-based military assets and their ability to maintain a consistent launch schedule using reliable vehicles like the Kosmos-3M. Understanding satellites like Cosmos 1501 helps historians and space researchers track the evolution of military space technology and the strategic balance during the Cold War period.

## Notable For
- Part of the Rhombus-class satellite series, which was significant in Soviet military space operations
- Successfully launched using the proven Kosmos-3M rocket platform
- Maintains presence across multiple Wikipedia language editions, indicating international interest
- Cataloged in major space tracking databases with the designation 14380
- Represents the Soviet Union's space capabilities in the early 1980s

## Body
### Launch Details
Cosmos 1501 was launched on September 30, 1983, at precisely 11:00:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132. The Plesetsk Cosmodrome, located in northern Russia, was the Soviet Union's primary launch site for military and classified missions.

### Technical Classification
The satellite belongs to the Rhombus class, which was a designation used for a series of Soviet military satellites. These satellites typically served reconnaissance, surveillance, or other strategic military purposes during the Cold War era.

### Launch Vehicle
The Kosmos-3M rocket, manufactured in the Soviet Union, successfully delivered Cosmos 1501 to its intended orbit. The Kosmos-3M was a reliable, two-stage rocket that was widely used throughout the 1960s and 1980s for launching various types of satellites.

### International Designations
Cosmos 1501 carries the international designation 1983-101A, following the standard naming convention where the year of launch is followed by a sequential number and a letter designation for multiple payloads in a single launch.

### Catalog Information
The satellite is cataloged as object 14380 in space tracking databases, making it identifiable in global space situational awareness systems and allowing for continued monitoring of its orbital parameters.

### Documentation and References
The satellite's information is documented across multiple sources, including Wikidata and academic references, with the primary reference being Q6272367, which provides authoritative information about this space object.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report