# Cosmos 1844
**Wikidata**: [Q13566712](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566712)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1844

## Summary
Cosmos 1844 was a Soviet signals intelligence satellite launched on May 13, 1987, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It was part of the Tselina-2 series and was launched aboard a Zenit-2 rocket. The satellite's primary purpose was to gather electronic intelligence for the Soviet Union.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: May 13, 1987
- **Launch Vehicle**: Zenit-2 rocket
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45
- **Satellite Class**: Tselina-2
- **COSPAR ID**: 1987-041A
- **Instance Of**: Tselina-2 satellite model
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 05:40 UTC on May 13, 1987
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Available in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1844?
A: Cosmos 1844 was a Soviet signals intelligence satellite designed to gather electronic intelligence for the Soviet Union. It was part of the Tselina-2 series, which was used for military surveillance.

### Q: Which rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1844?
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Zenit-2 rocket, a Ukrainian-Russian launch vehicle developed by the Soviet Union.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1844 launched from?
A: Cosmos 1844 was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45, a key spaceport in Kazakhstan.

### Q: What is the Tselina-2 series?
A: The Tselina-2 was a series of Soviet signals intelligence satellites used for electronic surveillance and reconnaissance.

### Q: How is Cosmos 1844 classified in spaceflight records?
A: Cosmos 1844 is classified under the Tselina-2 satellite model and is identified by its COSPAR ID (1987-041A).

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1844 played a crucial role in the Soviet Union's electronic intelligence gathering efforts during the Cold War. As part of the Tselina-2 series, it contributed to the Soviet military's ability to monitor and intercept communications. The satellite's launch and operation were part of a broader program to enhance the Soviet Union's surveillance capabilities. While specific details about its operations remain classified, its inclusion in the Tselina-2 series highlights the Soviet Union's investment in space-based intelligence gathering. The Zenit-2 rocket, used for its launch, was a reliable and versatile launch vehicle for Soviet satellite deployments.

## Notable For
- **Part of the Tselina-2 series**: One of several satellites used for electronic intelligence gathering.
- **Launched by Zenit-2 rocket**: Utilized a Ukrainian-Russian rocket known for its reliability in Soviet space programs.
- **Operated during the Cold War**: Contributed to the Soviet Union's intelligence capabilities during the era of geopolitical tension.
- **Launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome**: Deployed from a key Soviet spaceport, reflecting its strategic importance.
- **COSPAR ID 1987-041A**: A unique identifier in the international spaceflight registry.

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 1844 was a Soviet signals intelligence satellite launched on May 13, 1987, as part of the Tselina-2 series. The satellite was designed to gather electronic intelligence for the Soviet Union, supporting military surveillance and reconnaissance efforts.

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date**: May 13, 1987
- **Launch Time**: 05:40 UTC
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45
- **Launch Vehicle**: Zenit-2 rocket

### Satellite Classification
- **Instance Of**: Tselina-2 satellite model
- **COSPAR ID**: 1987-041A
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Available in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

### Significance
Cosmos 1844 was part of a broader Soviet program to enhance electronic intelligence gathering through space-based assets. The Tselina-2 series, of which it was a member, was critical to the Soviet Union's ability to monitor and intercept communications during the Cold War. The satellite's launch and operation were part of a larger effort to maintain the Soviet Union's technological and strategic advantages in space.

### Related Entities
- **Tselina-2**: A series of Soviet signals intelligence satellites.
- **Zenit-2**: A Ukrainian-Russian rocket used for launching satellites.
- **Zenit**: A rocket family used for satellite deployments.

### Additional Information
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "17973"]
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1844

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report