# Cosmos 1575
**Wikidata**: [Q12753341](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753341)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1575

## Summary
Cosmos 1575 was a Soviet satellite launched on June 22, 1984, classified under the Resurs-F1 17F41 spacecraft series. It was deployed from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The satellite is identified by the international COSPAR ID 1984-064A and the Satellite Catalog Number 15060.

## Key Facts
*   **Classification:** Cosmos 1575 is an instance of the **Resurs-F1 17F41** class of spacecraft.
*   **Launch Date:** The satellite was launched on **June 22, 1984**.
*   **Launch Vehicle:** It was delivered to orbit by a **Soyuz-U** rocket, a "Universal" variant of the Soyuz launch system.
*   **Launch Site:** The launch originated from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41** in the Soviet Union.
*   **Identifiers:** The entity holds the COSPAR ID **1984-064A** and the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) **15060**.
*   **Significant Event:** The rocket launch occurred precisely at **07:40:00** UTC on June 22, 1984.
*   **Aliases:** It is also known by the alias **Kosmos 1575**.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of spacecraft was Cosmos 1575?
A: Cosmos 1575 was a satellite of the Resurs-F1 17F41 class. This designation places it within a specific series of Soviet spacecraft utilized during the 1980s.

### Q: When and how was Cosmos 1575 launched?
A: Cosmos 1575 was launched on June 22, 1984, at 07:40:00 UTC. It was sent into orbit using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.

### Q: What is the international identifier for Cosmos 1575?
A: The satellite is tracked internationally under the COSPAR ID 1984-064A and the Satellite Catalog Number 15060.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1575 serves as a representative example of the Soviet Union's dense orbital launch cadence and industrial capabilities during the mid-1980s. As a specific instance of the **Resurs-F1 17F41** class, it illustrates the standardization of space hardware employed by the Soviet program for Earth observation and resource monitoring. The use of the **Soyuz-U** variant—the "Universal" configuration—highlights the reliance on a robust, multi-purpose launch platform that defined Soviet space logistics for decades.

The entry is historically significant for researchers tracking the utilization of the **Plesetsk Cosmodrome**, specifically Site 41, which served as a critical node for deploying these specific satellite classes. Furthermore, the precise tracking data available for Cosmos 1575, including its SCN (15060) and COSPAR ID (1984-064A), allows for accurate historical cataloging of orbital objects, aiding in the understanding of space debris evolution and orbital traffic from that era.

## Notable For
*   **Resurs-F1 17F41 Classification:** Specifically identified as part of this distinct spacecraft design series.
*   **Soyuz-U Deployment:** Utilizing the "Universal" rocket variant, one of the most reliable launch systems in history.
*   **Plesetsk Site 41 Operations:** Being one of the many satellites launched from this specific pad at the primary military cosmodrome of the Soviet Union.
*   **Precise Tracking Data:** Availability of exact launch time (07:40:00) and catalog numbers for historical records.

## Body

### Mission Profile
Cosmos 1575 was successfully launched on **June 22, 1984**. The mission was executed from the **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41**, a primary launch complex located in the Soviet Union (modern-day Russia). The launch window opened at **07:40:00** UTC, marking the precise moment the satellite departed the launch pad.

### Launch Vehicle and Infrastructure
The launch vehicle assigned to Cosmos 1575 was the **Soyuz-U**. This rocket design is a variant of the Soyuz family, characterized as the "Universal" version (U stands for Universal). The Soyuz-U was a standard, reliable workhorse of the Soviet space fleet, frequently used for deploying military and scientific payloads such as the Resurs-F1 series.

### Technical Specifications
*   **Satellite Catalog Name:** Cosmos 1575 (Alias: Kosmos 1575)
*   **International Designator:** 1984-064A
*   **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 15060
*   **Spacecraft Bus/Type:** Resurs-F1 17F41

### Data Sources
The technical details regarding the launch date, vehicle, and classification are referenced primarily from the Q6272367 database entry and corroborated by sitelink data indicating coverage in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) languages. The satellite is also encoded as `Entity["Satellite", "15060"]` in the Wolfram Language entity framework.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report