# Cosmos 1607
**Wikidata**: [Q13217990](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13217990)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1607

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1607**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1607 was a Soviet nuclear-powered surveillance satellite launched in 1984 as part of the US-A series. It was designed for reconnaissance missions and operated using a nuclear reactor. The satellite was launched aboard a Tsyklon-2 rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** October 31, 1984  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1984-112A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 15378  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-2  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90  
- **Class:** US-A (Soviet nuclear-powered surveillance satellite series)  
- **Alternative Name:** Kosmos 1607  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 12:29 UTC on October 31, 1984  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1607?  
A: Cosmos 1607 was a Soviet nuclear-powered reconnaissance satellite designed for surveillance missions, likely monitoring naval activities.  

### Q: What rocket launched Cosmos 1607?  
A: It was launched aboard a Tsyklon-2, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1607 launched from?  
A: It lifted off from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90 in Kazakhstan.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1607 was part of the Soviet US-A satellite series, notable for its use of nuclear power—a rare and controversial feature in reconnaissance satellites. These satellites provided critical maritime surveillance capabilities during the Cold War, tracking NATO naval movements. However, their nuclear reactors posed risks, as demonstrated by the infamous Cosmos 954 incident, which scattered radioactive debris over Canada in 1978. Cosmos 1607’s launch reflects Soviet efforts to maintain strategic intelligence despite these risks.  

## Notable For  
- **Nuclear-Powered:** One of few surveillance satellites using nuclear reactors.  
- **Cold War Era:** Part of Soviet efforts to monitor Western naval forces.  
- **Tsyklon-2 Launch:** Demonstrated reliance on this proven Soviet/Ukrainian rocket.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** October 31, 1984  
- **Time:** 12:29 UTC  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** US-A (Soviet nuclear-powered surveillance satellites)  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-2  
- **Catalog Number:** 15378  

### Operational Context  
- **Mission:** Likely naval reconnaissance, consistent with US-A series objectives.  
- **Predecessors:** Followed earlier US-A satellites like Cosmos 1402 (1982).  

### Related Entities  
- **US-A Series:** Soviet nuclear-powered satellites with 16 documented launches.  
- **Tsyklon-2 Rocket:** A workhorse Soviet/Ukrainian launch vehicle used for military payloads.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report