# Cosmos 1578
**Wikidata**: [Q12907438](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907438)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1578

## Summary  
Cosmos 1578 (also known as Kosmos 1578) is a Soviet satellite launched in 1984 as part of the Typhoon-1b class. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from Kapustin Yar on June 28, 1984, primarily for military or scientific purposes. The satellite is cataloged under the COSPAR ID 1984-068A and the US Space Command satellite catalog number 15080.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: June 28, 1984 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Kapustin Yar, Soviet Union ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1984-068A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 15080 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Typhoon-1b ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1578  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 13:10 UTC on June 28, 1984 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1578?  
A: Cosmos 1578 is a Typhoon-1b class satellite, likely used for military or scientific purposes by the Soviet Union.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1578 launched?  
A: It was launched on June 28, 1984, from Kapustin Yar using a Kosmos-3M rocket.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Cosmos 1578?  
A: The COSPAR ID is 1984-068A, a standardized designation for space objects.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1578 represents a part of the Soviet Union's extensive satellite program during the Cold War, contributing to advancements in space technology and military reconnaissance. Its launch underscores the strategic importance of Kapustin Yar as a key launch site for Soviet missions. While specific mission details remain classified, satellites like Cosmos 1578 played a role in global surveillance, communication, or scientific research, reflecting Soviet advancements in satellite technology during the Cold War.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the Typhoon-1b class, a Soviet satellite series with potential military applications.  
- Launched using the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  
- One of many satellites deployed from Kapustin Yar, a key launch site for Soviet space and missile programs.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 28, 1984  
- **Time**: 13:10 UTC  
- **Site**: Kapustin Yar, Soviet Union  
- **Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  

### Satellite Classification  
- **Class**: Typhoon-1b ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Purpose**: Likely military or scientific, though exact mission details are unspecified.  

### Catalog Identifiers  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1984-068A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 15080  

### Historical Context  
- Launched during the Cold War, reflecting Soviet space program priorities.  
- Part of a broader series of satellites under the "Cosmos" designation, often used for classified missions.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report