# Cosmos 1533
**Wikidata**: [Q12753323](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753323)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1533

## Summary
Cosmos 1533 is a Soviet spy satellite that was launched on January 26, 1984, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using a Soyuz-U2 rocket. It belongs to the Zenit 6U class of satellites designed for reconnaissance purposes.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 1533 is a Soviet spy satellite belonging to the Zenit 6U class
- It was launched on January 26, 1984, at 08:50:00
- The satellite was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- It was carried into orbit by a Soyuz-U2 carrier rocket
- Its COSPAR ID is 1984-006A
- It has 3 sitelinks across different Wikipedia languages (mk, sh, sr)
- It's also known as Kosmos 1533
- Its entity code in Wolfram Language is Entity["Satellite", "14666"]

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cosmos 1533?
A: Cosmos 1533 is a Soviet spy satellite that was launched on January 26, 1984, using a Soyuz-U2 rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31. It belongs to the Zenit 6U class of satellites.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1533 launched?
A: Cosmos 1533 was launched on January 26, 1984, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 at 08:50:00 local time.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1533?
A: Cosmos 1533 was launched into orbit using a Soyuz-U2 carrier rocket.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 1533?
A: The COSPAR (Committee on Space Research) identification number for Cosmos 1533 is 1984-006A.

### Q: What languages have Wikipedia articles about Cosmos 1533?
A: Wikipedia articles about Cosmos 1533 exist in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1533 represents a significant example of Cold War-era Soviet space surveillance technology as part of the Zenit 6U class of spy satellites. These satellites played a crucial role in Soviet intelligence gathering capabilities during the 1980s. As a functional component of the Soviet space program, it contributed to the broader technological competition between superpowers during this period. The continued operation of such surveillance satellites helped maintain military balance during the final decade of the Cold War, demonstrating the sustained commitment of both superpowers to space-based reconnaissance capabilities.

## Notable For
- Being part of the Zenit 6U class of Soviet spy satellites, which were designed for reconnaissance purposes
- Having its Wikipedia coverage in three specific languages: Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian
- Being launched during the height of Cold War tensions in 1984
- Having a specific launch time recorded (08:50:00) which is not always available for satellite launches
- Its persistence in knowledge bases despite being a Cold War-era object

## Body
### Basic Information
Cosmos 1533 is a Soviet satellite that was launched on January 26, 1984. It is also known by the alternative name Kosmos 1533. The satellite belongs to the Zenit 6U class, which were Soviet spy satellites designed for reconnaissance purposes.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 at 08:50:00 on January 26, 1984. It was carried into orbit by a Soyuz-U2 carrier rocket. The launch was a significant event in the Soviet space program during the mid-1980s.

### Technical Identification
Cosmos 1533 has a COSPAR ID of 1984-006A. In the Wolfram Language knowledge base, it is identified with the entity code Entity["Satellite", "14666"]. This satellite has received coverage in three Wikipedia languages: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

### Classification and Purpose
As a Zenit 6U satellite, Cosmos 1533 was designed for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering activities. This class of satellites was part of the Soviet Union's space-based surveillance capabilities during the Cold War era.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report