# Cosmos 1598
**Wikidata**: [Q12753352](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753352)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1598

## Summary
Cosmos 1598 was a Soviet satellite launched on September 13, 1984. It belonged to the Parus class of satellites and was deployed into orbit using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts
- **COSPAR ID:** 1984-100A
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 15292
- **Launch Date:** September 13, 1984
- **Launch Time:** 15:54:08
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Classification:** Parus (satellite class)
- **Instance Of:** Satellite
- **Country of Origin:** Soviet Union (associated with the launch vehicle)
- **Alternate Name:** Kosmos 1598

## FAQs
### Q: When was Cosmos 1598 launched?
A: Cosmos 1598 was launched on September 13, 1984, at 15:54:08 UTC.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1598?
A: The satellite was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Russian/Soviet launch vehicle.

### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1598?
A: Cosmos 1598 is classified as a Parus-class satellite.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1598 serves as a specific historical data point within the extensive Soviet space program, contributing to the understanding of satellite deployment patterns during the Cold War era. As a unit of the Parus class, it represents a segment of the Soviet Union's strategic space infrastructure launched in the mid-1980s.

The launch demonstrates the operational use of the Kosmos-3M rocket, a workhorse of the Soviet and later Russian space programs, highlighting the reliability and frequency of this launch system. Furthermore, the precise tracking data associated with Cosmos 1598—including its specific launch time and site—provides valuable archival information for researchers studying the history of the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and the chronology of space exploration.

## Notable For
- Being a specific instance of the **Parus class** of satellites.
- Launching aboard the **Kosmos-3M**, a prominent Russian/Soviet rocket with a high sitelink count (16), indicating significant historical documentation.
- Having a precise recorded launch time of **15:54:08**, allowing for exact historical tracking.
- Being indexed in the Wolfram Language entity database as `Entity["Satellite", "15292"]`.

## Body
### Mission Overview
Cosmos 1598 was identified as a satellite instance of the Parus class. Its primary record details its successful insertion into orbit via a rocket launch event.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched on **September 13, 1984**. The launch took place at the **Plesetsk Cosmodrome**, specifically from **Site 132**. The launch event is precisely recorded at **15:54:08**.

### Vehicle and Origin
The launch vehicle utilized was the **Kosmos-3M**. This rocket is associated with the **Soviet Union** and Russia. The Cosmos 1598 mission adds to the launch history of this specific rocket class.

### Identifiers and Records
- **COSPAR ID:** The international designator for this object is **1984-100A**.
- **Satellite Number:** The satellite carries the catalog number **15292**.
- **Wikipedia Presence:** Information regarding Cosmos 1598 is available across several language wikis, including Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report