# Cosmos 1657
**Wikidata**: [Q12753386](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753386)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1657

## Summary
Cosmos 1657 is a Soviet Resurs-F1 17F41 Earth observation satellite launched on June 7, 1985, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome aboard a Soyuz-U rocket. The satellite, with COSPAR ID 1985-044A and Satellite Catalog Number 15806, was part of the Soviet Union's remote sensing program during the Cold War era.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 1657 is classified as a Resurs-F1 17F41 spacecraft
- The satellite was launched on June 7, 1985, at 07:45:00
- Launch occurred from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4
- The launch vehicle was a Soyuz-U rocket, a Soviet rocket design variant
- COSPAR ID: 1985-044A
- Satellite Catalog Number (SCN): 15806
- The spacecraft has 3 Wikipedia sitelinks in languages: Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "15806"]

## FAQs
### Q: What type of spacecraft is Cosmos 1657?
A: Cosmos 1657 is a Resurs-F1 17F41 satellite, which was a Soviet Earth observation spacecraft designed for remote sensing and monitoring Earth's natural resources.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1657 launched?
A: Cosmos 1657 was launched on June 7, 1985, at 07:45:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4 using a Soyuz-U rocket as the launch vehicle.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID and its significance?
A: The COSPAR ID for Cosmos 1657 is 1985-044A, which uniquely identifies it in the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) satellite catalog, with "1985" indicating the launch year and "044A" showing it was the first satellite launched that year.

### Q: What other identifiers does Cosmos 1657 have?
A: In addition to its COSPAR ID, Cosmos 1657 is identified by the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 15806 and the Wolfram Language entity code Entity["Satellite", "15806"].

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1657 represents a significant achievement in Soviet space technology during the mid-1980s, specifically as part of the Resurs-F1 program focused on Earth observation and remote sensing capabilities. These satellites played a crucial role in monitoring natural resources, environmental conditions, and gathering intelligence for Soviet purposes. As a Soviet spacecraft launched during the Cold War period, it reflects the ongoing space competition and technological advancements between superpowers. The successful deployment demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-U launch vehicle and the capabilities of Soviet satellite design, contributing valuable data that supported scientific research and other applications.

## Notable For
- Being a member of the Resurs-F1 17F41 class, a specialized Earth observation satellite program
- Launching on June 7, 1985, during an active period of Soviet space exploration
- Deployment from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4, a key Soviet launch facility
- Utilization of the reliable Soyuz-U rocket, which was a workhorse of the Soviet space program
- Having its data cataloged with multiple international identifiers including COSPAR and SCN

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 1657 is a Soviet Earth observation satellite that was part of the Resurs-F1 program. The satellite was launched into orbit on June 7, 1985, with the primary mission of Earth observation and remote sensing.

### Technical Specifications
- Satellite type: Resurs-F1 17F41
- COSPAR ID: 1985-044A
- Satellite Catalog Number (SCN): 15806
- Launch date: June 7, 1985
- Launch time: 07:45:00
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U
- Country of origin: Soviet Union

### Classification and Identification
- Entity type: Satellite
- Aliases: Kosmos 1657
- Wikipedia languages: mk (Macedonian), sh (Serbo-Croatian), sr (Serbian)
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "15806"]

### Historical Context
The Resurs-F1 program was a series of Soviet Earth observation satellites designed for monitoring natural resources and environmental conditions. These satellites played a significant role in Soviet remote sensing capabilities during the 1980s.

The Soyuz-U rocket used for this launch was a variant of the Soyuz rocket design, described as "Universal" in purpose. This launch vehicle had been in service since the 1970s and was known for its reliability.

The launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4 took place during an active period of Soviet space exploration, with the facility being one of the busiest cosmodromes in the Soviet Union at that time.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report