# Cosmos 1865
**Wikidata**: [Q12753492](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753492)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1865

## Summary
Cosmos 1865 (Kosmos 1865) was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched in 1987 as part of the Yantar-1KFT class. It was designed for military surveillance and operated from low Earth orbit. The satellite was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from Gagarin's Start.

## Key Facts
- **Official name**: Cosmos 1865 (aliases: Kosmos 1865)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1987-058A  
- **Satellite catalog number**: 18162  
- **Class**: Yantar-1KFT (Soviet spy satellite)  
- **Launch date**: July 8, 1987  
- **Launch site**: Gagarin's Start  
- **Launch vehicle**: Soyuz-U  
- **Country**: Soviet Union  
- **Significant event**: Rocket launch at 10:59:00 UTC on July 8, 1987  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1865?  
A: Cosmos 1865 was a Soviet military reconnaissance satellite belonging to the Yantar-1KFT class, designed for surveillance missions.  

### Q: When was Cosmos 1865 launched?  
A: It was launched on July 8, 1987, aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from Gagarin's Start.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1865?  
A: As part of the Yantar-1KFT program, its primary role was high-resolution imaging for military intelligence.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1865 was part of the Soviet Union's Cold War-era efforts to maintain strategic surveillance capabilities. The Yantar-1KFT satellites provided critical imaging intelligence, contributing to military and geopolitical decision-making. Its launch underscored the technological competition between superpowers during the late 20th century. While not publicly documented for groundbreaking achievements, its role in reconnaissance highlights the importance of space-based military assets in global security dynamics.  

## Notable For  
- **Military reconnaissance**: Operated as part of the Yantar-1KFT spy satellite program.  
- **Soviet space technology**: Demonstrated the USSR's capability in deploying advanced surveillance systems.  
- **Historical context**: Launched during the Cold War, reflecting the era's space race tensions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: July 8, 1987  
- **Time**: 10:59:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Gagarin's Start (Baikonur Cosmodrome)  
- **Rocket**: Soyuz-U (Universal variant)  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Yantar-1KFT  
- **Catalog number**: 18162  
- **COSPAR designation**: 1987-058A  

### Mission Context  
- **Primary function**: Military imaging reconnaissance  
- **Orbit**: Presumed low Earth orbit (exact parameters unconfirmed in sources)  
- **Operational lifespan**: Not publicly documented

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report