# Cosmos 1631
**Wikidata**: [Q13566676](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566676)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1631

## Summary  
Cosmos 1631 (also written Kosmos 1631) is a Soviet‑era Typhoon‑1 class satellite that was launched on 27 February 1985 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle. It carries the international designator 1985‑018A and is catalogued as satellite 15584.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date:** 27 February 1985 (12:56 UTC).【P248: Q6272367】  
- **Launch vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M rocket, a Soviet launch system.【P248: Q6272367】  
- **Launch site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132, Russia (formerly Soviet Union).【P248: Q6272367】  
- **Satellite class:** Instance of the Typhoon‑1 series of Soviet satellites.【P248: Q6272367】  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1985‑018A.【P143: Q200386】  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 15584 (Wolfram Language entity code Entity["Satellite","15584"]).【P248: Q6272367】  
- **Alternative name (alias):** Kosmos 1631.  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr).  
- **Significant event recorded:** Rocket launch at 12:56:00 on 27 February 1985 from Plesetsk Site 132.【P248: Q6272367】

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1631?  
A: Cosmos 1631 is a Typhoon‑1 class satellite, part of a series of Soviet reconnaissance and scientific spacecraft.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1631 launched?  
A: It was launched on 27 February 1985 at 12:56 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132, using a Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle.  

### Q: What is the international identifier for Cosmos 1631?  
A: Its COSPAR (International Designator) is 1985‑018A, and it is catalogued as satellite 15584 in the United States Space Command database.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1631 exemplifies the Soviet Union’s extensive use of the Typhoon‑1 satellite platform during the mid‑1980s, a period marked by rapid advancements in Earth‑observation and reconnaissance technology. Launched from the strategically important Plesetsk Cosmodrome, the mission leveraged the reliable Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle, underscoring the robustness of Soviet launch infrastructure. The satellite’s deployment contributed to the broader intelligence‑gathering and scientific objectives of the era, providing data that supported both military planning and civilian research. Understanding Cosmos 1631 helps illustrate the evolution of space‑based observation capabilities and the geopolitical context of space activities during the Cold War, offering insight into how satellite constellations were built, operated, and integrated into national security strategies.

## Notable For  
- Being a member of the Typhoon‑1 satellite family, a key Soviet series for reconnaissance and scientific missions.  
- Launching from Plesetsk Cosmodrome’s Site 132, a primary launch pad for medium‑class rockets.  
- Utilising the Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle, one of the most frequently flown Soviet rockets of its time.  
- Holding the catalog number 15584, making it traceable in international satellite tracking databases.  
- Having multilingual Wikipedia coverage (Macedonian, Serbo‑Croatian, Serbian), indicating regional interest and documentation.

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 1631 (Kosmos 1631) is a Soviet‑manufactured satellite classified under the Typhoon‑1 series. The Typhoon‑1 platform was employed for a range of Earth‑observation and reconnaissance tasks, reflecting the dual‑use nature of many Cold‑War space assets.

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 27 February 1985, 12:56 UTC.  
- **Vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M, a two‑stage launch rocket capable of delivering payloads of up to ~1 ton to low‑Earth orbit.  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132, located in north‑western Russia (formerly the Soviet Union).  
- **Event Record:** The launch is logged as a “rocket launch” event with precise timing and location qualifiers.

### Classification & Purpose  
- **Instance of:** Typhoon‑1, indicating the satellite’s design lineage and likely mission profile (reconnaissance/remote sensing).  
- **Aliases:** Also known as Kosmos 1631, following the Soviet practice of assigning the “Kosmos” designation to a wide variety of satellites.

### Identification Numbers  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1985‑018A, the standard international identifier for space objects launched in 1985.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 15584, used by the United States Space Command and other tracking agencies.  
- **Wolfram Language Entity:** `Entity["Satellite","15584"]`, enabling computational queries in Wolfram environments.

### Related Systems  
- **Typhoon‑1 Class:** The broader family of satellites sharing common bus architecture and payload capabilities.  
- **Kosmos‑3M Rocket:** A workhorse launch vehicle for many Soviet satellites, noted for its reliability and frequent use.

### Documentation & Language Presence  
- The satellite is documented in three Wikipedia language editions: Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr), reflecting its relevance to Eastern European audiences.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report