# Cosmos 1676
**Wikidata**: [Q12907464](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907464)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1676

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1676**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1676 is a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched in 1985 as part of the Yantar-4K2 class, designed for military surveillance. It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and operated under the Kosmos designation. The mission was part of the USSR's Cold War-era efforts to monitor global military activities.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: August 16, 1985, at 15:10 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz design ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1985-072A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386)).  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 15959 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Aliases**: Also known as Kosmos 1676 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Class**: Yantar-4K2, a Soviet/Russian spy satellite series ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1676?  
A: Cosmos 1676 was a military reconnaissance satellite, part of the Yantar-4K2 series, designed for high-resolution imaging to support Soviet intelligence efforts.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1676 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41, a primary Soviet/Russian military spaceport ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 1676 into orbit?  
A: The Soyuz-U rocket, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle, was used for the mission ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1676 exemplifies the USSR's advanced satellite surveillance capabilities during the Cold War. As part of the Yantar-4K2 series, it contributed to strategic intelligence gathering, enabling high-resolution imagery of global military installations. Its launch underscored the technological rivalry between superpowers, highlighting the role of space-based reconnaissance in national security. The mission also demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-U rocket, which remains influential in modern spaceflight.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: A key asset in Soviet reconnaissance during the Cold War.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed at a specific time (15:10 UTC) for optimal orbital insertion.  
- **Legacy**: Part of the long-standing Yantar program, which evolved into later Russian spy satellites.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: August 16, 1985.  
- **Time**: 15:10 UTC.  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41, a hub for Soviet military launches.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: Yantar-4K2, optimized for high-resolution imaging.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  

### Mission Context  
- Part of a series of satellites supporting Soviet military intelligence.  
- Followed standard Kosmos naming conventions for classified payloads.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report