# Cosmos 1625
**Wikidata**: [Q13566674](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566674)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1625

## Summary
Cosmos 1625 (also known as Kosmos 1625) is a Soviet military satellite launched in 1985. It was deployed using a Tsyklon-2 rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome as part of a classified military mission.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** January 23, 1985  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1985-008A  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-2  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 90  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 15492  
- **Class:** Military satellite (artificial satellite used for military purposes)  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 19:58 UTC on January 23, 1985  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1625?  
A: Cosmos 1625 is a military satellite, likely used for reconnaissance or communications as part of Soviet defense operations.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1625 launched?  
A: It was launched on January 23, 1985, from Baikonur Cosmodrome's Site 90 using a Tsyklon-2 rocket.  

### Q: Is Cosmos 1625 still operational?  
A: No confirmed data is available, but most Soviet military satellites from this era had limited operational lifespans.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1625 represents a key component of Cold War-era Soviet military space operations. As part of the broader "Cosmos" satellite program, it contributed to strategic reconnaissance, communications, or electronic intelligence, bolstering Soviet defense capabilities. Its launch reflects the intense space race rivalry with the U.S., where military satellites played a critical role in surveillance and deterrence. While specific mission details remain classified, such satellites were foundational to global military space infrastructure.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the secretive Soviet military satellite program during the Cold War.  
- Launched aboard the Tsyklon-2, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  
- One of many "Cosmos"-designated satellites with undisclosed but strategically significant roles.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** January 23, 1985, at 19:58 UTC.  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome's Site 90, a historic launch complex for Soviet military missions.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-2, an expendable rocket derived from Soviet ICBM technology.  
- **Catalog Number:** 15492 (assigned by the U.S. Space Command's satellite tracking system).  

### Mission Context  
- Classified under the "Cosmos" designation, which often masked military payloads.  
- Likely aligned with Soviet electronic intelligence (ELINT) or early warning systems.  

### Legacy  
- No decommissioning date is publicly documented, typical for Soviet military satellites.  
- Contributed to the broader network of Cold War-era space-based defense assets.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report