# Cosmos 1807
**Wikidata**: [Q12753461](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753461)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1807

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1807** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1807 was a Soviet spy satellite launched in 1986 as part of the Yantar-4K2 class. It was designed for reconnaissance missions and launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite is also known by its alternate name, Kosmos 1807.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** December 16, 1986 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1986-099A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Class:** Yantar-4K2, a Soviet/Russian reconnaissance satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Alternate Name:** Kosmos 1807  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number):** 17217 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1807?  
A: Cosmos 1807 was a reconnaissance satellite, part of the Yantar-4K2 class, designed for Soviet military intelligence missions.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1807 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1807?  
A: The Soyuz-U, a variant of the Soyuz rocket, was used for the launch.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1807 represents a key piece of Cold War-era space technology, highlighting the Soviet Union's advancements in military reconnaissance. As part of the Yantar-4K2 class, it contributed to the USSR's ability to gather high-resolution imagery for strategic intelligence. The use of the Soyuz-U rocket, a reliable workhorse of Soviet spaceflight, underscores the era's emphasis on cost-effective and repeatable launch systems. While not a groundbreaking mission, Cosmos 1807 exemplifies the routine yet critical role of satellites in Cold War geopolitics.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Reconnaissance:** Part of the Yantar-4K2 class, designed for high-resolution imaging.  
- **Soyuz-U Launch:** Demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-U rocket for military payloads.  
- **Cold War Context:** Launched during a period of intense US-Soviet space competition.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** December 16, 1986, at 14:00:00 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41, a primary launch facility for Soviet military satellites.  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class:** Yantar-4K2, a Soviet-era reconnaissance satellite.  
- **Catalog Number:** 17217, as recorded in the Satellite Catalog.  

### Mission Context  
- **Significance:** Routine military launch during the Cold War.  
- **Alternate Name:** Referred to as "Kosmos 1807" in some sources.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report