# Cosmos 1588
**Wikidata**: [Q12907442](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907442)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1588

## Summary
Cosmos 1588, also known by its alias Kosmos 1588, is a US-P class satellite that was launched on August 7, 1984. It was sent into space by a Tsyklon-2 expendable launch vehicle from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90.

## Key Facts
*   Cosmos 1588 is identified by the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 15167.
*   It is also known by the alias Kosmos 1588.
*   The satellite's COSPAR ID is 1984-083A.
*   Cosmos 1588 is an instance of a US-P class satellite.
*   Its launch date was August 7, 1984.
*   The launch occurred from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90.
*   The launch vehicle used was a Tsyklon-2.
*   The rocket launch took place at 22:50:34 on August 7, 1984, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1588?
A: Cosmos 1588 is classified as a US-P class satellite. This classification indicates its general type or series.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1588 launched?
A: Cosmos 1588 was launched on August 7, 1984, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90. The specific launch time was 22:50:34 UTC.

### Q: What launch vehicle was used for Cosmos 1588?
A: Cosmos 1588 was launched using a Tsyklon-2, which is a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1588 matters as a documented instance of space exploration and satellite deployment during the 1980s. Its launch represents a specific event in the history of spaceflight, utilizing a Tsyklon-2 launch vehicle, a notable system from the Soviet/Ukrainian space program. As a US-P class satellite, it contributes to the broader understanding of the types of spacecraft developed and operated during that era. The successful launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90 further highlights the operational capabilities of this significant spaceport. While the specific mission details are not provided, its existence and successful deployment underscore the ongoing efforts in satellite technology and space-based operations at the time.

## Notable For
*   Being a US-P class satellite.
*   Its launch on August 7, 1984, by a Tsyklon-2 rocket.
*   Its origin from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90.

## Body

### General Information
Cosmos 1588 is an entity identified with the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 15167. It is also known by its alias, Kosmos 1588. The COSPAR ID assigned to this entity is 1984-083A.

### Classification
Cosmos 1588 is an instance of a US-P class satellite.

### Launch Details
*   **Launch Date**: August 7, 1984
*   **Launch Time**: 22:50:34 (as part of the significant event: rocket launch)
*   **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90
*   **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-2
    *   The Tsyklon-2 is described as a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle.

### Related Entities
*   **Satellite Class**: US-P
*   **Launch Vehicle Class**: Tsyklon-2

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report