# Cosmos 1595
**Wikidata**: [Q13566669](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566669)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1595

## Summary
Cosmos 1595 (also known as Kosmos 1595) was a Soviet satellite launched on September 4, 1984, as part of the Kosmos series. Designated as a military satellite, it was deployed from the Baikonur Cosmodrome using a Proton-K carrier rocket equipped with a Blok DM-2 space tug.

## Key Facts
*   **Classification:** Cosmos 1595 is an instance of the **Kosmos** series, a class of Soviet and Russian military satellites.
*   **Launch Date:** The satellite was launched on **September 4, 1984**.
*   **Launch Vehicle:** It was carried into orbit by a **Proton-K** rocket, a heavy-lift launch vehicle previously used by the Soviet Union and Russia.
*   **Launch Site:** The launch took place at **Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200**.
*   **Exact Launch Time:** The rocket launch occurred at **15:49:53**.
*   **Satellite Catalog Number:** It is tracked under the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) **15261**.
*   **COSPAR ID:** Its international designator is **1984-095C**.
*   **Upper Stage:** The launch utilized a **Blok DM-2** space tug to assist in orbital insertion.

## FAQs
### Q: What was Cosmos 1595?
A: Cosmos 1595 was a Soviet satellite belonging to the Kosmos series, a broad classification used for a wide range of military and scientific satellites.

### Q: When was Cosmos 1595 launched?
A: Cosmos 1595 was successfully launched on September 4, 1984, at 15:49:53 UTC.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1595?
A: The satellite was launched using a Proton-K carrier rocket, which was augmented by a Blok DM-2 space tug.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1595 serves as a specific historical example of the Soviet Union's intensive space activities during the 1980s. As part of the Kosmos series, it illustrates the operational tempo and technological reliance of the Soviet military space program. The use of the Proton-K rocket, coupled with the Blok DM-2 space tug, is significant because this configuration was typically reserved for heavy payloads or missions requiring precise orbital insertion, such as high-altitude communications or reconnaissance satellites destined for geostationary or highly elliptical orbits. Launching from Site 200 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, this mission highlights the infrastructure capabilities of the era. While specific mission details are often obscured by the general "Kosmos" designation, the launch data provides verifiable insight into the hardware and logistics supporting Soviet defense and aerospace initiatives in 1984.

## Notable For
*   **Military Classification:** Being a confirmed part of the Soviet and Russian military satellite series (Kosmos).
*   **Heavy-Lift Configuration:** Utilizing the Proton-K rocket, a workhorse of the Soviet space fleet.
*   **Specific Launch Infrastructure:** Launching from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200/39.
*   **Space Tug Utilization:** Incorporating the Blok DM-2 upper stage/space tug for orbital maneuvering.

## Body

### Mission Profile and Classification
Cosmos 1595 was a satellite launched by the Soviet Union under the generic Kosmos designation. This nomenclature was historically used to obscure the specific military nature of satellites, covering everything from communications and navigation to reconnaissance and early warning systems. The satellite carried the international designator **1984-095C** and was cataloged as **15261**.

### Launch Details
The satellite began its mission on **September 4, 1984**. The significant event of the rocket launch was recorded at exactly **15:49:53**. The launch originated from the **Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200**, a major launch facility used for Proton rockets.

### Vehicle Specifications
The launch vehicle employed was the **Proton-K**, a three-stage rocket developed by the Soviet Union for heavy payloads. Key components involved in the launch included:
*   **Rocket:** Proton-K
*   **Upper Stage/Space Tug:** Blok DM-2

### Data and Identifiers
The entity is referenced across multiple databases and languages:
*   **SCN:** 15261
*   **COSPAR ID:** 1984-095C
*   **Aliases:** Kosmos 1595
*   **Wikipedia Languages:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)
*   **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "15261"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report