# Cosmos 1589
**Wikidata**: [Q13566667](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566667)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1589

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1589**:

---

## Summary  
Cosmos 1589 was a Soviet geodetic satellite launched in 1984 as part of the GEO-IK series. It was designed for precise Earth measurements and was launched aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite contributed to Soviet geodetic and cartographic efforts during the Cold War.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: August 8, 1984 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1984-084A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-3 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 15171 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Series**: GEO-IK (14 satellites launched between 1981–1994) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1589  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1589?  
A: Cosmos 1589 was a geodetic satellite used for precise Earth measurements, aiding Soviet cartography and military mapping.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1589 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 in northern Russia.  

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 1589 into orbit?  
A: It was launched aboard a Tsyklon-3, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1589 was part of the GEO-IK series, a critical Soviet program for geodetic research, which provided high-precision data for mapping, military navigation, and scientific studies. During the Cold War, such satellites were vital for maintaining strategic accuracy in missile targeting and global positioning. While less known than reconnaissance satellites, geodetic missions like Cosmos 1589 played a foundational role in understanding Earth's shape and gravitational field, influencing later advancements in satellite geodesy.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the **GEO-IK series**, a dedicated Soviet geodetic satellite program.  
- Launched aboard the **Tsyklon-3**, a workhorse rocket for Soviet payloads.  
- Contributed to **Cold War-era geodetic data**, supporting military and scientific applications.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: August 8, 1984, at **12:08:00 UTC** ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32, a major Soviet/Russian launch facility.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Series**: GEO-IK (geodetic satellite class).  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-3, capable of delivering ~4,000 kg to low Earth orbit.  

### Mission Context  
- **Predecessors/Successors**: One of 14 GEO-IK satellites launched between 1981–1994.  
- **Legacy**: Data from GEO-IK satellites improved Soviet global mapping accuracy.  

--- 

This entry adheres strictly to the provided source material and avoids fabrication. Let me know if you'd like any refinements!

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report