# Cosmos 1847
**Wikidata**: [Q12753480](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753480)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1847

## Summary
Cosmos 1847 is a Soviet spy satellite launched on May 26, 1987, as part of the Yantar-4K2 reconnaissance satellite program. It was deployed into orbit using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 1847 is a Soviet spy satellite belonging to the Yantar-4K2 class
- It was launched on May 26, 1987
- The satellite has the serial number 18011 and COSPAR ID 1987-046A
- It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16 at 13:39:59
- The launch vehicle was a Soyuz-U rocket
- It has 3 sitelinks across different language Wikipedias
- Wikipedia articles about Cosmos 1847 exist in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian
- Its Wolfram Language entity code is Entity["Satellite", "18011"]

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cosmos 1847?
A: Cosmos 1847 is a Soviet spy satellite launched on May 26, 1987, as part of the Yantar-4K2 reconnaissance satellite program. It was deployed into orbit using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1847 launched?
A: Cosmos 1847 was launched on May 26, 1987, at 13:39:59 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16. The launch was conducted using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: What is the purpose of Cosmos 1847?
A: Cosmos 1847 is a reconnaissance satellite designed for intelligence gathering missions. As part of the Yantar-4K2 class, it was built for Soviet military surveillance operations.

### Q: What technical specifications are known about Cosmos 1847?
A: Cosmos 1847 has the serial number 18011 and COSPAR ID 1987-046A. It is classified as a Yantar-4K2 satellite, which is a type of Soviet/Russian spy satellite.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1847 represents an important component of Soviet space reconnaissance capabilities during the late Cold War period. As part of the Yantar-4K2 program, it contributed to the Soviet Union's intelligence gathering infrastructure, providing valuable imagery and data for military and strategic purposes. The satellite's launch on May 26, 1987, occurred during a period of heightened tensions between the superpowers, making reconnaissance activities particularly significant. The Yantar-4K2 satellites were known for their advanced imaging capabilities, which allowed for detailed monitoring of military installations, troop movements, and other strategic targets. Cosmos 1847's deployment demonstrates the continued advancement of Soviet satellite technology and the importance of space-based intelligence in Cold War geopolitics.

## Notable For
- Part of the Yantar-4K2 class, a specialized Soviet reconnaissance satellite program
- Launched during a critical period of late Cold War tensions in 1987
- Utilized the Soyuz-U launch vehicle, a reliable workhorse of Soviet space missions
- One of the few satellites with multilingual Wikipedia coverage (Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian)

## Body
### Basic Information
- Cosmos 1847 is a Soviet spy satellite
- It belongs to the Yantar-4K2 class of reconnaissance satellites
- The satellite has the serial number 18011
- Its COSPAR ID is 1987-046A

### Launch Details
- Launch date: May 26, 1987
- Launch time: 13:39:59
- Launch location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U rocket
- The Soyuz-U is a variant of the Soyuz rocket design, developed in the Soviet Union

### Technical Specifications
- Classification: Yantar-4K2 (Soviet/Russian spy satellite)
- The Yantar-4K2 class is designed for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering
- The Soyuz-U launch vehicle is known for its reliability and has been used for numerous Soviet and Russian space missions

### Digital Presence
- The satellite has 3 sitelinks across different language Wikipedias
- Wikipedia articles exist in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr)
- It has a Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "18011"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report