# Cosmos 1885
**Wikidata**: [Q13566721](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566721)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1885

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1885** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1885 (also known as Kosmos 1885) is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1987. It was part of the original GLONASS family and deployed using a Proton-K rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The satellite contributed to the Soviet/Russian global positioning system.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** September 16, 1987, at 02:53:31 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 200 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1987-079C ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Space Tug:** Blok DM-2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 18357 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1885  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "18357"]  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1885?  
A: Cosmos 1885 was a GLONASS navigation satellite, part of the Soviet/Russian global positioning system, designed to provide accurate location data.  

### Q: How was Cosmos 1885 launched?  
A: It was launched aboard a Proton-K rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome's Site 200 on September 16, 1987.  

### Q: Is Cosmos 1885 still operational?  
A: No, GLONASS satellites typically have a limited operational lifespan, and Cosmos 1885 is no longer active.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1885 was a key component of the GLONASS system, the Soviet Union's answer to the U.S. GPS. Its launch marked progress in global satellite navigation, enabling military and civilian positioning services. The GLONASS system remains critical for Russia's infrastructure, aviation, and defense, and Cosmos 1885 contributed to its early development.  

## Notable For  
- **Early GLONASS Satellite:** Part of the original GLONASS constellation, foundational to Russia's navigation capabilities.  
- **Proton-K Launch:** Deployed using one of the most reliable Soviet-era rockets.  
- **Precision Timing:** Launched at an exact time (02:53:31 UTC), highlighting the precision of Soviet space missions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** September 16, 1987  
- **Time:** 02:53:31 UTC  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome, Site 200  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Space Tug:** Blok DM-2 upper stage  
- **Catalog Number:** 18357  
- **COSPAR Designation:** 1987-079C  

### Mission Context  
- **Role:** Navigation satellite for the GLONASS system.  
- **Legacy:** Contributed to the expansion of Soviet/Russian global positioning infrastructure.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report