# Cosmos 1649
**Wikidata**: [Q12753382](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753382)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1649

## Summary
Cosmos 1649 was a Zenit 8-class military spy satellite launched by the Soviet Union on May 15, 1985. It was deployed into orbit using a Soyuz-U rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4 at 12:40:00.

## Key Facts
- COSPAR ID: 1985-036A
- Launch Date: May 15, 1985
- Launch Vehicle: Soyuz-U
- Launch Site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4
- Launch Time: 12:40:00
- Satellite Class: Zenit 8 (military spy satellite)
- Operating Country: Soviet Union
- Sitelink Count: 3
- Available Languages on Wikipedia: Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1649?
A: Cosmos 1649 was a Zenit 8-class military spy satellite used by the Soviet Union for reconnaissance and surveillance purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1649 launched?
A: Cosmos 1649 was launched on May 15, 1985, at 12:40:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4 using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: How many languages is Cosmos 1649 available in on Wikipedia?
A: Cosmos 1649 is available in three languages on Wikipedia: Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1649 represents a significant component of the Soviet Union's space-based military reconnaissance program during the Cold War. As part of the Zenit 8 satellite class, it contributed to the Soviet capability to monitor military activities and gather intelligence from space. This capability was crucial for national security and strategic decision-making during the tense geopolitical climate of the 1980s. The successful deployment of Cosmos 1649 demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-U launch vehicle and the effectiveness of the Zenit satellite platform for military applications.

## Notable For
- Part of the Soviet Union's military reconnaissance satellite program during the Cold War
- One of the Zenit 8 class satellites designed for surveillance missions
- Successfully launched using the reliable Soyuz-U rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome
- Contributed to space-based intelligence gathering capabilities for the Soviet military
- Maintained the Soviet tradition of using "Cosmos" naming convention for military satellites

## Body
### Basic Information
- Cosmos 1649 was a Soviet military satellite
- It belongs to the Zenit 8 class of satellites
- The satellite's serial number is 15694
- Its COSPAR identifier is 1985-036A

### Launch Details
- Launch Date: May 15, 1985
- Launch Time: 12:40:00
- Launch Vehicle: Soyuz-U
- Launch Site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4
- The launch was a significant event in the Soviet space program

### Technical Specifications
- Class: Zenit 8 (military spy satellite)
- Country of Operation: Soviet Union
- Rocket Variant: Soyuz-U (Universal)
- Designed for reconnaissance and surveillance missions
- Part of the broader Cosmos satellite program

### Media Presence
- Wikipedia Available Languages: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)
- Total Sitelinks: 3
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "15694"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report