# Cosmos 1531
**Wikidata**: [Q12753322](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753322)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1531

## Summary
Cosmos 1531 was a Soviet satellite launched on January 11, 1984. It belonged to the Parus class of satellites and was deployed into orbit using a Kosmos-3M rocket. The mission originated from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 and is identified internationally by the designator 1984-003A.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** January 11, 1984
- **Launch Time:** 18:08:00
- **International Designator:** 1984-003A
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 14624
- **Classification:** Parus-class satellite
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Country of Origin:** Soviet Union
- **Alternative Name:** Kosmos 1531

## FAQs
### Q: When was Cosmos 1531 launched?
A: Cosmos 1531 was launched on January 11, 1984, at 18:08:00 UTC.

### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1531?
A: It was classified as a Parus-class satellite.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1531?
A: The satellite was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Russian launch vehicle associated with the Soviet Union.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1531 serves as a historical data point within the Soviet space program, specifically documenting the use of the Kosmos-3M launch vehicle during the mid-1980s. As a Parus-class satellite, it represents a specific lineage of Soviet aerospace engineering deployed from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The entry provides precise orbital deployment details, including the exact site (132) and time, which are essential for the accurate cataloging of space objects. Its record contributes to the broader understanding of satellite deployment frequencies and the operational history of the Plesetsk facility during the Cold War era.

## Notable For
- Being a distinct entry in the Parus class of satellites.
- Launching from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.
- Utilizing the Kosmos-3M rocket system.
- Maintaining a specific record in the Satellite Catalog (SCN 14624).

## Body
### Mission Profile
Cosmos 1531 was a space mission initiated by the Soviet Union. The primary event was a rocket launch occurring on January 11, 1984. The launch took place at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, specifically from Site 132. The launch window was executed precisely at 18:08:00.

### Technical Specifications
The entity is structurally defined as an instance of a Parus-class satellite. It is tracked under the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 14624 and holds the COSPAR ID 1984-003A. In the Wolfram Language, the entity is coded as `Entity["Satellite", "14624"]`.

### Launch Vehicle
The launch vehicle utilized for this mission was the Kosmos-3M. This rocket is identified as a Russian launch vehicle that was operational during the Soviet Union era. The successful deployment of Cosmos 1531 adds to the service history of this specific rocket class.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report