# Cosmos 1816
**Wikidata**: [Q12753464](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753464)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1816

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1816** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1816 (also known as Kosmos 1816) was a Soviet navigation satellite launched in 1987 as part of the Tsikada class. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and served as part of the Soviet Union's satellite navigation system.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** January 29, 1987  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1987-009A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 17359  
- **Class:** Tsikada (Soviet navigation satellite model)  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 06:14:57 UTC on January 29, 1987  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1816  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1816?  
A: Cosmos 1816 was a Tsikada-class navigation satellite, part of the Soviet Union's satellite navigation network.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1816 launched?  
A: It was launched on January 29, 1987, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1816?  
A: As a Tsikada-class satellite, it contributed to Soviet maritime and aeronautical navigation systems.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1816 was part of the Tsikada satellite series, which played a critical role in the Soviet Union's space-based navigation infrastructure. These satellites provided positioning data for civilian and military applications, similar to early iterations of GPS. The successful deployment of Cosmos 1816 reinforced Soviet capabilities in satellite navigation during the Cold War era, demonstrating advancements in space technology and strategic communication. Its launch also highlighted the reliability of the Kosmos-3M rocket, which was widely used for deploying various payloads.  

## Notable For  
- One of the Soviet Union's Tsikada-class navigation satellites.  
- Launched aboard the Kosmos-3M, a workhorse rocket of the Soviet space program.  
- Contributed to maritime and aeronautical navigation systems during the late Cold War period.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** January 29, 1986  
- **Time:** 06:14:57 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class:** Tsikada  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M  
- **COSPAR Designation:** 1987-009A  
- **Catalog Number:** 17359  

### Mission Context  
- Part of a broader Soviet effort to enhance satellite navigation capabilities.  
- Demonstrated the versatility of the Kosmos-3M rocket for deploying navigation payloads.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report