# Cosmos 1558
**Wikidata**: [Q12753333](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753333)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1558

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1558** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1558 (also known as Kosmos 1558) was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched in 1984 as part of the Yantar-4K2 class. It was designed for military surveillance and operated from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome aboard a Soyuz-U rocket. The mission contributed to the Soviet Union's Cold War-era intelligence-gathering efforts.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** May 25, 1984 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1984-050A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Class:** Yantar-4K2, a Soviet/Russian spy satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U, a variant of the Soyuz rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number):** 14993 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1558  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1558?  
A: Cosmos 1558 was a military reconnaissance satellite, part of the Yantar-4K2 class, used for Soviet intelligence operations during the Cold War.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1558 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16 in the Soviet Union on May 25, 1984.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1558?  
A: The Soyuz-U rocket, a Universal variant of the Soyuz design, was used for the launch.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1558 was part of the Soviet Union's Yantar satellite program, which played a critical role in Cold War-era military surveillance. These satellites provided high-resolution imagery for intelligence, helping the USSR monitor global military activities. The Yantar-4K2 class, to which Cosmos 1558 belonged, was an advanced reconnaissance platform, demonstrating Soviet technological capabilities in space-based espionage. Its launch underscored the strategic importance of Plesetsk Cosmodrome as a key site for military missions.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** A dedicated spy satellite for Soviet intelligence.  
- **Launch Precision:** Part of a well-documented Soviet space program with exact launch records.  
- **Technical Heritage:** Belonged to the Yantar-4K2 class, a significant evolution in reconnaissance technology.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** May 25, 1984, at 11:30 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16, a major launch facility for Soviet military missions.  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class:** Yantar-4K2, optimized for high-resolution Earth observation.  
- **Catalog Number:** 14993, as listed in the US Space Command registry.  

### Mission Context  
- Part of the broader Yantar program, which succeeded earlier Soviet reconnaissance satellites.  
- Demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-U launch vehicle for military payloads.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report