# Cosmos 1727
**Wikidata**: [Q12753419](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753419)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1727

## Summary  
Cosmos 1727 (also known as Kosmos 1727) is a Soviet navigation satellite of the Tsikada class. It was launched on January 23, 1986, aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite was part of a system designed for maritime and aeronautical navigation.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: January 23, 1986  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1986-008A  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Satellite Class**: Tsikada (Soviet navigation satellite)  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 16510  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 18:52:58 UTC from Plesetsk  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1727  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1727?  
A: Cosmos 1727 is a Tsikada-class satellite, a Soviet model designed for maritime and aeronautical navigation.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1727 launched?  
A: It was launched on January 23, 1986, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1727?  
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet/Russian launch vehicle.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1727 was part of the Tsikada satellite system, which played a critical role in Soviet navigation technology. These satellites provided essential positioning data for maritime and aeronautical applications, similar to the early stages of GPS. The launch demonstrated the Soviet Union's capability to deploy reliable navigation satellites, contributing to both civilian and military infrastructure. Its successful deployment underscored the importance of space-based navigation systems during the Cold War era.  

## Notable For  
- **Navigation Role**: Part of the Tsikada system, a key Soviet navigation satellite network.  
- **Launch Precision**: Launched at a specific time (18:52:58 UTC) from a well-known cosmodrome.  
- **Historical Context**: Represented Soviet advancements in space technology during the 1980s.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: January 23, 1986  
- **Time**: 18:52:58 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Tsikada (Soviet navigation satellite)  
- **Catalog Number**: 16510  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1986-008A  

### Mission Context  
- **Purpose**: Maritime and aeronautical navigation  
- **System**: Part of the Tsikada satellite network  
- **Historical Significance**: Contributed to Soviet space-based navigation capabilities during the Cold War.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report