# Cosmos 1651
**Wikidata**: [Q12753383](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753383)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1651

## Summary
Cosmos 1651 is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1985 as part of the original GLONASS family. It was deployed using a Proton-K rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and played a role in early global satellite navigation systems.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** May 17, 1985  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1985-037B  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K  
- **Space Tug:** Blok DM-2  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 15698  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 22:28:41 UTC  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1651  
- **Instance Of:** GLONASS satellite  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1651?  
A: Cosmos 1651 was part of the GLONASS satellite navigation system, designed to provide global positioning services similar to GPS.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1651 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 in Kazakhstan, a major Soviet space launch facility.  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 1651?  
A: A Proton-K rocket carried Cosmos 1651 into orbit, a workhorse of Soviet space launches.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1651 was an early component of the GLONASS system, the Soviet counterpart to the U.S. GPS network. Its launch contributed to the development of global satellite navigation, which has since become critical for military, aviation, maritime, and civilian applications. While GLONASS initially lagged behind GPS in coverage and reliability, modern iterations have achieved parity, making Cosmos 1651 a foundational piece of Russia's space-based navigation infrastructure.  

## Notable For  
- **Early GLONASS Satellite:** Part of the original GLONASS constellation, paving the way for modern navigation systems.  
- **Proton-K Deployment:** Launched using one of the most reliable Soviet-era rockets.  
- **Baikonur Launch:** Highlights the historical significance of Soviet space operations from Kazakhstan.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** May 17, 1985  
- **Time:** 22:28:41 UTC  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Space Tug:** Blok DM-2 (used for orbital insertion)  
- **Catalog Number:** 15698  

### Classification  
- **Instance Of:** GLONASS satellite  
- **Related Systems:** Part of the original GLONASS family, precursor to modern navigation satellites.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report