# Cosmos 1573
**Wikidata**: [Q12753339](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753339)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1573

## Summary
Cosmos 1573 was a Soviet spy satellite launched on June 19, 1984. Classified as a Zenit 6U spacecraft, it was deployed into orbit using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts
- **COSPAR ID:** 1984-061A
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 15051
- **Classification:** Zenit 6U (Soviet spy satellite)
- **Launch Date:** June 19, 1984
- **Launch Time:** 10:55:00
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U
- **Alternative Name:** Kosmos 1573
- **Entity Type:** Satellite

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1573?
A: Cosmos 1573 was a Zenit 6U Soviet spy satellite designed for reconnaissance.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1573 launched?
A: It was launched on June 19, 1984, at 10:55:00 from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1573?
A: The satellite was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket, a universal design variant used frequently by the Soviet Union.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1573 serves as a specific historical data point within the extensive Soviet "Cosmos" program, which designated a vast majority of Soviet military satellites under a generic naming convention to obscure their specific missions. As a Zenit 6U satellite, this entity represents the technological capabilities of Soviet optical reconnaissance during the mid-1980s.

The launch highlights the operational reliance on the Plesetsk Cosmodrome for military payloads and the extensive use of the Soyuz-U launch vehicle, which was a workhorse for the Soviet space program. By cataloging specific details such as the precise launch time (10:55:00) and site (Site 16), this entry contributes to the precise historical record of Cold War-era space surveillance and orbital mechanics.

## Notable For
- **Military Reconnaissance:** Identified specifically as a Zenit 6U class spy satellite.
- **Precise Launch Tracking:** Recorded with an exact launch time of 10:55:00.
- **Soyuz-U Deployment:** Utilized the "Universal" variant of the Soyuz rocket, a staple of Soviet space logistics.
- **Plesetsk Lineage:** Launched from Site 16/2, a specific complex at the primary military launch site of the Soviet Union.

## Body

### Mission Classification
Cosmos 1573 is formally classified as an instance of a **Zenit 6U**, a type of Soviet spy satellite. In the context of space cataloging, it carries the **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)** 15051. The mission followed the standard Soviet protocol of obscuring military reconnaissance missions under the broad "Cosmos" designation.

### Launch Specifications
The satellite was successfully launched on **June 19, 1984**. The mission utilized a **Soyuz-U** rocket, a variant described as the "Universal" design of the Soyuz rocket family.

The launch originated from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16**. This site is located in the Soviet Union (as referenced by the launch vehicle's country of origin). The specific significant event of the rocket launch is timestamped at **10:55:00**.

### Identifiers and Aliases
The entity is also known by the alias **Kosmos 1573**. Its international designator is **1984-061A** (COSPAR ID). In computational knowledge bases, such as the Wolfram Language, it is encoded as `Entity["Satellite", "15051"]`.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report