# Cosmos 1509
**Wikidata**: [Q12753311](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753311)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1509

## Summary
Cosmos 1509 (also known as Kosmos 1509) was a Soviet spy satellite launched in 1983 as part of the Zenit 6U class. It was designed for reconnaissance missions and launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: November 17, 1983  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-112A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 14490  
- **Class**: Zenit 6U (Soviet reconnaissance satellite)  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1509  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 12:15 UTC on November 17, 1983  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1509?  
A: Cosmos 1509 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite designed for military or intelligence-gathering missions under the Zenit 6U program.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1509 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16, a major Soviet spaceport used for military and scientific missions.  

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 1509 into orbit?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz design widely used by the Soviet Union.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1509 was part of the Zenit 6U series, a key component of Soviet Cold War-era reconnaissance efforts. These satellites provided critical intelligence through photographic surveillance, contributing to military strategy and geopolitical intelligence. Its launch underscores the technological and strategic advancements of the Soviet space program during this period.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Operated as a spy satellite during the Cold War.  
- **Zenit 6U Class**: Part of a specialized Soviet reconnaissance satellite series.  
- **Soyuz-U Launch**: Demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-U rocket for military payloads.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: November 17, 1983  
- **Time**: 12:15 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 14490  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 1983-112A  

### Mission Context  
- **Class**: Zenit 6U, a Soviet reconnaissance satellite variant.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U, a Universal variant of the Soyuz rocket family.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report