# Cosmos 1505
**Wikidata**: [Q12907416](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907416)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1505

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1505**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1505 is a Soviet spy satellite launched in 1983 as part of the Zenit 6U reconnaissance program. It was carried into orbit by a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite was designed for military surveillance and intelligence gathering.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: October 21, 1983 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-107A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 14425 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1505  
- **Class**: Zenit 6U (Soviet reconnaissance satellite)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 12:10 UTC on October 21, 1983 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1505?  
A: Cosmos 1505 was a military reconnaissance satellite used by the Soviet Union for intelligence gathering and surveillance missions.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1505 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 1505 into orbit?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz design optimized for reliability.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1505 was part of the Zenit 6U series, a key component of Soviet Cold War-era military reconnaissance efforts. These satellites provided critical imaging intelligence, supporting strategic and tactical operations. The Zenit program demonstrated the USSR's advanced capabilities in space-based surveillance, contributing to the broader space race and military competition with the United States. Its launch also highlights the role of Plesetsk Cosmodrome as a vital site for Soviet military space missions.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Operated as a classified spy satellite under the Zenit 6U program.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed via Soyuz-U, a highly reliable launch vehicle.  
- **Historical Context**: Part of Cold War-era Soviet space reconnaissance efforts.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: October 21, 1983  
- **Time**: 12:10 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class**: Zenit 6U  
- **Catalog Number**: 14425  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 1983-107A  

### Mission Context  
- **Primary Function**: Military reconnaissance  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U (Universal variant)  

### References  
All data sourced from Wikidata ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)) and verified academic sources.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report