# Cosmos 1502
**Wikidata**: [Q12753305](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753305)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1502

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1502**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1502 is a Soviet satellite launched in 1983 as part of the Typhoon-1b class. It was carried into orbit by a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite served as a calibration target for radar systems.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** October 5, 1983  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1983-102A  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 14395  
- **Class:** Typhoon-1b  
- **Alternative Name:** Kosmos 1502 is also referred to as Kosmos 1502  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 12:00:00 UTC from Plesetsk  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1502?  
A: Cosmos 1502 was primarily used as a calibration target for radar systems, aiding in the testing and adjustment of ground-based radar equipment.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1502 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 1502 into orbit?  
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, a widely used Soviet launch vehicle.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1502 played a role in Cold War-era radar calibration, contributing to Soviet military and scientific efforts in space surveillance. Its launch demonstrated the continued development of satellite technology for strategic purposes. While not groundbreaking, it represents a functional application of Soviet space capabilities during a period of intense space competition.  

## Notable For  
- **Radar Calibration:** Designed specifically for radar system testing.  
- **Soviet Space Program:** Part of a broader series of military and scientific satellites.  
- **Reliable Launch Vehicle:** Used the proven Kosmos-3M rocket, indicating standardized deployment.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** October 5, 1983  
- **Time:** 12:00:00 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** Typhoon-1b  
- **Catalog Number:** 14395  
- **COSPAR Designation:** 1983-102A  

### Mission Context  
- **Primary Role:** Radar calibration target  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M, a Soviet workhorse rocket  

### Legacy  
- Contributed to Soviet radar and space tracking capabilities.  
- Part of a larger series of satellites launched during the Cold War.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report