# Cosmos 1790
**Wikidata**: [Q12753454](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753454)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1790

## Summary
Cosmos 1790 was a Soviet military spy satellite launched on November 4, 1986. It belonged to the Zenit 8 class of reconnaissance satellites.

## Key Facts
*   **Instance Of:** Zenit 8 (Soviet military spy satellite class)
*   **Launch Date:** November 4, 1986
*   **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16
*   **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U (rocket)
*   **COSPAR ID:** 1986-085A
*   **SCN:** 17056
*   **Aliases:** Kosmos 1790
*   **Launch Time:** 11:50:00 UTC
*   **Significant Event:** Rocket Launch (November 4, 1986, at Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16)

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1790?
A: Cosmos 1790 was a Zenit 8 satellite, a class used by the Soviet Union for military reconnaissance purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1790 launched?
A: It was launched on November 4, 1986, from Site 16 at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 1790 into orbit?
A: Cosmos 1790 was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: What is Cosmos 1790's COSPAR identifier?
A: Its COSPAR identifier is 1986-085A.

### Q: Is Cosmos 1790 known by any other name?
A: Yes, it is also known by the alias "Kosmos 1790".

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1790 represents a specific instance of the Soviet Union's Zenit 8 reconnaissance satellite program. Like other satellites in its class, it served as a component of the Soviet military's space-based intelligence-gathering capabilities during the Cold War. These satellites were critical for monitoring military activities, treaty compliance, and strategic objectives of potential adversaries. The successful launch and operation of Cosmos 1790 in November 1986, using a reliable Soyuz-U booster from Plesetsk, underscored the ongoing Soviet investment in orbital surveillance technology during that period. Understanding its specific launch and classification provides a data point for analyzing the scale and frequency of Soviet reconnaissance satellite deployments.

## Notable For
*   Being a member of the Zenit 8 class, dedicated to Soviet military reconnaissance.
*   Launched specifically on November 4, 1986, at 11:50:00 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16.
*   Utilizing the Soyuz-U launch vehicle for its orbital insertion.
*   Identified by the sequential Cosmos designation (1790) and the specific SCN 17056.

## Body
### Classification
*   Cosmos 1790 is an instance of the Zenit 8 satellite class, a type utilized by the Soviet Union for military reconnaissance purposes.

### Launch Details
*   **Date:** November 4, 1986
*   **Time:** 11:50:00 UTC
*   **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 16
*   **Vehicle:** Soyuz-U (Universal variant of the Soyuz rocket)
*   **COSPAR ID:** 1986-085A
*   **SCN:** 17056
*   **Significant Event:** Rocket Launch (the event marking its deployment into orbit)

### Identification & Aliases
*   **Primary Name:** Cosmos 1790
*   **Common Alias:** Kosmos 1790
*   **Wikipedia Languages:** mk, sh, sr
*   **Wolfram Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "17056"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report