# Cosmos 1612
**Wikidata**: [Q12753360](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753360)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1612

## Summary  
Cosmos 1612 (also written Kosmos 1612) is a Soviet‑era Meteor 3 class satellite that was launched on 27 November 1984 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Tsyklon‑3 expendable launch vehicle. Its international designator is 1984‑120A and it is catalogued as satellite 15406.

## Key Facts  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1984‑120A【source】  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 15406【source】  
- **Launch date and time:** 27 November 1984 at 14:22 UTC【source】  
- **Launch site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 32【source】  
- **Launch vehicle:** Tsyklon‑3, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable rocket【source】  
- **Satellite class:** Meteor 3 (weather‑satellite series)【source】  
- **Alternate name:** Kosmos 1612 (alias)【source】  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)【source】  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is Cosmos 1612?  
A: Cosmos 1612 is a Meteor 3 class Soviet satellite launched in 1984, identified internationally as 1984‑120A and catalogued as satellite 15406.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1612 launched?  
A: It was launched on 27 November 1984 at 14:22 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome’s Site 32.  

### Q: Which launch vehicle carried Cosmos 1612 into orbit?  
A: The satellite was placed into orbit by a Tsyklon‑3 expendable launch vehicle.  

### Q: What series does Cosmos 1612 belong to?  
A: It belongs to the Meteor 3 series of Soviet weather‑monitoring satellites.  

### Q: Does Cosmos 1612 have any other names?  
A: Yes, it is also known by the alias “Kosmos 1612.”  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1612 represents a component of the Soviet Union’s extensive Meteor satellite program, which provided critical atmospheric and meteorological data during the Cold War era. Its launch aboard a Tsyklon‑3 underscores the reliability of Soviet expendable launch vehicles for deploying scientific payloads. By operating from the high‑latitude Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Cosmos 1612 contributed to the broader network of Earth‑observation assets that supported both civilian weather forecasting and military planning. The satellite’s inclusion in multiple language editions of Wikipedia reflects ongoing international interest in the historical development of space‑based Earth monitoring. Understanding Cosmos 1612’s technical specifications and launch context helps illustrate the evolution of satellite technology, launch logistics, and the strategic importance of space assets in the late‑20th century.  

## Notable For  
- First‑generation Meteor 3 class satellite launched in late 1984.  
- Utilised the Tsyklon‑3 launch vehicle, highlighting Soviet expendable rocket capabilities.  
- Launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome’s Site 32, a key northern launch complex.  
- Catalogued as satellite 15406, providing a unique identifier for tracking.  
- Recognised under multiple Wikipedia language editions, indicating cross‑regional relevance.  

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 1612 (Kosmos 1612) is a Soviet‑built satellite classified under the Meteor 3 series, a line of Earth‑observation platforms. Its primary identification numbers are:  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1984‑120A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 15406  

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 27 November 1984, 14:22 UTC.  
- **Location:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 32, Russia.  
- **Vehicle:** Tsyklon‑3, an expendable launch system developed jointly by Soviet and Ukrainian engineers.  
- **Event:** Recorded as a “rocket launch” in official logs, with the launch site and exact time documented as qualifiers.  

### Classification & Purpose  
- **Instance of:** Meteor 3, a class of weather‑monitoring satellites.  
- **Related Classes:**  
  - Meteor 3 (parent class) – provides context for the satellite’s design and mission profile.  
  - Tsyklon‑3 – the launch vehicle class, noted for its reliability in placing payloads into low‑Earth orbit.  

### Technical Identifiers  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** `Entity["Satellite", "15406"]` – enables computational reference within Wolfram environments.  
- **Sitelink Count:** 3 – indicating three cross‑references to related entries in the source database.  

### Language Availability  
Cosmos 1612 is documented in three Wikipedia language editions: Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr), reflecting its historical significance across different linguistic communities.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report