# Cosmos 1759
**Wikidata**: [Q12753437](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753437)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1759

## Summary
Cosmos 1759 was a Soviet Parus-class satellite launched on June 18, 1986, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It was part of the Soviet Union's military navigation and communications satellite program.

## Key Facts
- Launch date: June 18, 1986, at 20:03:49 UTC
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M rocket
- Satellite class: Parus (Russian for "Sail")
- COSPAR ID: 1986-047A
- NORAD catalog number: 16798
- Country of origin: Soviet Union
- Wikipedia languages: Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "16798"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1759?
A: Cosmos 1759 was a Parus-class satellite used for military navigation and communications by the Soviet Union. These satellites formed part of the Soviet naval navigation system.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1759 launched from?
A: Cosmos 1759 was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in northern Russia, a major Soviet and Russian space launch facility.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1759?
A: Cosmos 1759 was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet-era liquid-fueled launch vehicle that was commonly used for military and scientific satellite launches.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1759 represents a significant component of the Soviet Union's military space infrastructure during the Cold War era. As a Parus-class satellite, it contributed to the Soviet naval navigation system, providing critical positioning and timing data for Soviet naval forces. The successful deployment of such satellites was essential for maintaining Soviet military capabilities, particularly for submarine operations and naval navigation. The Kosmos-3M rocket that launched Cosmos 1759 was a workhorse of the Soviet space program, demonstrating the reliability and effectiveness of Soviet space launch technology during this period.

## Notable For
- Part of the Parus satellite constellation for Soviet naval navigation
- Launched using the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket platform
- Successfully operated in the 1986 launch window
- Contributed to Soviet military space capabilities during the Cold War
- Represented continued Soviet investment in military satellite technology

## Body
### Launch Details
Cosmos 1759 was launched on June 18, 1986, at precisely 20:03:49 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132. The launch utilized a Kosmos-3M rocket, which was a standard launch vehicle for Soviet military and scientific satellites during this era.

### Technical Specifications
The satellite was assigned the COSPAR designation 1986-047A and received the NORAD catalog number 16798. As a Parus-class satellite, it was designed for military navigation and communications purposes, likely serving as part of the Soviet Union's naval navigation system.

### Program Context
Cosmos 1759 was part of the broader Soviet military satellite program, which used the "Kosmos" designation for a wide variety of military and experimental satellites. The Parus class specifically was developed to support Soviet naval operations, providing navigation and timing services similar to Western navigation satellite systems.

### Operational History
While specific operational details are limited in the available source material, the successful launch and deployment of Cosmos 1759 indicates it functioned as intended within the Soviet military satellite constellation. The satellite's inclusion in various language Wikipedias (Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, Serbo-Croatian) suggests ongoing interest in its historical significance.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report