# Cosmos 1823
**Wikidata**: [Q13566709](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566709)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1823

## Summary
Cosmos 1823 is a GEO-IK geodetic satellite that was launched on February 20, 1987. It was deployed from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 using a Tsyklon-3 expendable launch vehicle. This satellite is also known by its alias, Kosmos 1823.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 1823 is an instance of a GEO-IK geodetic satellite.
- It was launched on February 20, 1987, at 04:43:00 UTC.
- The launch vehicle used was the Tsyklon-3, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle.
- Its launch site was Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32.
- The satellite's Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) is 17535.
- Its COSPAR ID is 1987-020A.
- Cosmos 1823 is part of the GEO-IK series, which consists of 14 Soviet/Russian geodetic satellites launched between 1981 and 1994.
- It is also known by the alias Kosmos 1823.
- The entity has a sitelink count of 3.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cosmos 1823?
A: Cosmos 1823 is a GEO-IK geodetic satellite launched on February 20, 1987. It was deployed from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 using a Tsyklon-3 expendable launch vehicle.

### Q: When was Cosmos 1823 launched?
A: Cosmos 1823 was launched on February 20, 1987, at 04:43:00 UTC.

### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1823?
A: Cosmos 1823 is a GEO-IK geodetic satellite, part of a series of Soviet/Russian satellites designed for geodetic purposes.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1823 launched from?
A: Cosmos 1823 was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32.

### Q: What rocket launched Cosmos 1823?
A: Cosmos 1823 was launched by a Tsyklon-3 expendable launch vehicle.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1823 holds significance as a component of the GEO-IK series, a program dedicated to Soviet/Russian geodetic satellites. Geodetic satellites are instrumental in the scientific study of geodesy, which involves precisely measuring and understanding Earth's geometric shape, its orientation in space, and its gravitational field. As a member of this series, Cosmos 1823 contributed to the ongoing effort to refine these fundamental measurements. The data gathered by such satellites is critical for a wide array of applications, including the creation of accurate maps, the development of global navigation systems, and the monitoring of various geophysical phenomena. Its launch as part of a series spanning over a decade highlights the sustained commitment to advancing geodetic science and providing foundational data essential for both scientific research and practical technological applications.

## Notable For
- Being an instance of a GEO-IK geodetic satellite, part of a specific Soviet/Russian satellite series.
- Its launch by the Tsyklon-3, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle.
- Its specific launch date of February 20, 1987, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32.
- Its role as one of 14 satellites in the GEO-IK series, which operated between 1981 and 1994.

## Body

### Overview
Cosmos 1823, also known as Kosmos 1823, is a geodetic satellite. It is identified with Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 17535 and COSPAR ID 1987-020A. The satellite is an instance of the GEO-IK class of satellites.

### GEO-IK Series
The GEO-IK series comprises 14 Soviet/Russian geodetic satellites. These satellites were launched over a period spanning from 1981 to 1994. Cosmos 1823 is one of these satellites.

### Launch Details
Cosmos 1823 was launched on February 20, 1987. The launch occurred at 04:43:00 UTC. The launch site was Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32. The satellite was carried into orbit by a Tsyklon-3 expendable launch vehicle. The Tsyklon-3 is a Soviet/Ukrainian launch vehicle.

### Identifiers
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 17535
- **COSPAR ID:** 1987-020A
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1823
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "17535"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report