# Cosmos 1555
**Wikidata**: [Q12907430](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907430)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1555

## Summary
Cosmos 1555 is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched on May 19, 1984, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 using a Proton-K rocket. It was part of the original family of GLONASS satellites designed to provide global positioning coverage.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 1555 was launched on May 19, 1984, at 15:10:42 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200.
- The satellite was deployed using a Proton-K carrier rocket equipped with a Blok DM-2 space tug.
- It has a COSPAR ID of 1984-047B and an SCN of 14978.
- As a GLONASS satellite, it was part of the Soviet Union's global navigation satellite system.
- The satellite is also known by the alias Kosmos 1555.
- It is referenced in multiple Wikipedia languages including Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian.

## FAQs
### Q: What was the primary purpose of Cosmos 1555?
A: Cosmos 1555 was a GLONASS navigation satellite designed to provide global positioning coverage as part of the Soviet Union's navigation satellite system.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1555 launched?
A: Cosmos 1555 was launched on May 19, 1984, at 15:10:42 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 using a Proton-K rocket.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1555?
A: Cosmos 1555 was launched using a Proton-K carrier rocket equipped with a Blok DM-2 space tug.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1555 represents an important milestone in the development of global navigation satellite systems. As part of the original GLONASS constellation, it contributed to the Soviet Union's efforts to provide independent positioning capabilities rivaling the US GPS system. These navigation satellites have had profound impacts on military operations, civilian navigation, scientific research, and countless commercial applications. The GLONASS system, which Cosmos 1555 was a part of, continues to operate today as one of the four global navigation satellite systems, providing critical services to billions of users worldwide.

## Notable For
- Being one of the original GLONASS satellites in the Soviet navigation satellite system.
- Launched using the Proton-K rocket, a workhorse of the Soviet space program.
- Its launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200, a historically significant spaceport.
- Having a COSPAR ID of 1984-047B, providing it with a standardized identifier in the international space community.

## Body
### Launch Information
Cosmos 1555 was launched on May 19, 1984, at exactly 15:10:42 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200. The mission utilized a Proton-K carrier rocket equipped with a Blok DM-2 space tug, which was responsible for placing the satellite into its intended orbit.

### Technical Specifications
- Satellite type: GLONASS navigation satellite
- COSPAR ID: 1984-047B
- SCN: 14978
- Also known as: Kosmos 1555
- Recognized entity code: Entity["Satellite", "14978"]

### System Integration
Cosmos 1555 was integrated into the GLONASS system, the Soviet Union's global navigation satellite system. This system was designed to provide global positioning coverage similar to the US GPS system, offering independent navigation capabilities for military and civilian applications.

### Documentation and References
- The satellite has documentation in multiple Wikipedia languages: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr)
- It has 3 sitelinks across various platforms
- Official records cite Q6272367 as a reference source for its information

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report