# Cosmos 1757
**Wikidata**: [Q12753436](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753436)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1757

## Summary
Cosmos 1757 was a Soviet military spy satellite launched on June 11, 1986, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. It was part of the Zenit 8 series and was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket. The satellite's COSPAR ID is 1986-045A.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: June 11, 1986
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4
- **Type**: Zenit 8 military spy satellite
- **COSPAR ID**: 1986-045A
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 16772
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 07:44:59 UTC on June 11, 1986
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1757

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1757?
A: Cosmos 1757 was a Zenit 8 military spy satellite used by the Soviet Union.

### Q: Which rocket launched Cosmos 1757?
A: Cosmos 1757 was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1757 launched from?
A: Cosmos 1757 was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 1757?
A: The COSPAR ID of Cosmos 1757 is 1986-045A.

### Q: What is the SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) of Cosmos 1757?
A: The SCN of Cosmos 1757 is 16772.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1757 was part of the Soviet Union's extensive satellite program, which included various military and reconnaissance missions. The Zenit 8 series was designed for intelligence gathering, and the Soyuz-U rocket was a reliable launch vehicle for such missions. The satellite's launch and operation were part of the broader Cold War-era space race, where both superpowers competed in satellite technology and surveillance capabilities. While specific details about its mission are limited, it represents a standard entry in the Soviet Union's fleet of military satellites.

## Notable For
- **Military Reconnaissance**: Part of the Zenit 8 series, designed for intelligence gathering.
- **Soyuz-U Launch**: Utilized the Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz rocket family.
- **Plesetsk Launch Site**: Launched from Site 43/4 at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a key Soviet spaceport.
- **COSPAR and SCN Identification**: Assigned the COSPAR ID 1986-045A and SCN 16772 for tracking and identification.

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 1757 was a Soviet military satellite launched on June 11, 1986. It was part of the Zenit 8 series, which was used for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. The satellite was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4.

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date**: June 11, 1986
- **Launch Time**: 07:44:59 UTC
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4

### Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 1986-045A
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 16772
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1757

### Type and Purpose
- **Type**: Zenit 8 military spy satellite
- **Purpose**: Intelligence gathering and reconnaissance

### References and Sources
- **References**: Derived from Wikidata and academic sources, including Q6272367 and Q206855.
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report