# Cosmos 1508
**Wikidata**: [Q12753309](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753309)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1508

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1508** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1508 is a Soviet satellite launched in 1983 as part of the Typhoon-1 class. It was carried into orbit by a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite is also known by its alternate name, Kosmos 1508.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** November 11, 1983 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1983-111A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 14483 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class:** Typhoon-1 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Alternate Name:** Kosmos 1508  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 12:30 UTC on November 11, 1983 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1508?  
A: Cosmos 1508 is a Typhoon-1 class satellite, launched by the Soviet Union for experimental or military purposes.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1508 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1508?  
A: The Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle, was used to deploy Cosmos 1508 into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1508 represents a part of the Soviet Union's broader space and military satellite program during the Cold War. The Typhoon-1 class satellites were likely used for radar calibration or other defense-related experiments, contributing to the USSR's strategic capabilities. Its launch from Plesetsk, a key site for military and scientific missions, underscores the dual-use nature of Soviet space technology. While specific operational details remain classified, Cosmos 1508's existence highlights the era's competitive space advancements.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the **Typhoon-1** class, a series of Soviet satellites with specialized functions.  
- Launched via the **Kosmos-3M**, a reliable Soviet rocket used for over 400 missions.  
- One of many satellites deployed from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome**, a historic launch site for military and scientific payloads.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** November 11, 1983  
- **Time:** 12:30 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** Typhoon-1  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M  
- **Catalog Number:** 14483  

### Alternate Names and Identifiers  
- Also known as **Kosmos 1508**.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1983-111A  

### Historical Context  
- Launched during the Cold War, likely for military or experimental purposes.  
- Part of a broader Soviet satellite program with similar missions.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report