# Cosmos 1888
**Wikidata**: [Q12753502](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753502)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1888

## Summary
Cosmos 1888 is a Soviet satellite belonging to the Potok class, launched on October 1, 1987, from Baikonur Cosmodrome using a Proton-K rocket. It was equipped with a Blok DM-2 space tug and has the COSPAR ID 1987-084A.

## Key Facts
- Name: Cosmos 1888 (also known as Kosmos 1888)
- COSPAR ID: 1987-084A
- Instance of: Potok
- Launch date: 1987-10-01
- Launch location: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200
- Launch vehicle: Proton-K
- Space tug: Blok DM-2
- Sitelink count: 3
- Significant event: rocket launch on 1987-10-01 at 17:09:00
- Available in Wikipedia languages: mk, sh, sr

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cosmos 1888?
A: Cosmos 1888 is a Soviet satellite belonging to the Potok class, launched on October 1, 1987, from Baikonur Cosmodrome using a Proton-K rocket.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1888 launched?
A: Cosmos 1888 was launched on October 1, 1987, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 at 17:09:00.

### Q: What type of rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1888?
A: Cosmos 1888 was launched using a Proton-K rocket, which is a Russian, previously Soviet, carrier rocket.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 1888?
A: The COSPAR ID of Cosmos 1888 is 1987-084A.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1888 represents a significant achievement in Soviet space technology during the late Cold War era. As a member of the Potok class of satellites, it likely served a specific purpose within the Soviet space program, possibly for military or scientific applications. The use of a Proton-K launch vehicle with a Blok DM-2 space tug indicates a sophisticated maneuvering capability, suggesting that Cosmos 1888 was designed for precise positioning or orbital adjustments. While the exact mission details are not provided, such satellites typically played roles in communications, reconnaissance, or scientific research, contributing to the broader advancement of space exploration and technology during this period.

## Notable For
- Belongs to the Potok class of satellites
- Launched using a Proton-K carrier rocket
- Equipped with a Blok DM-2 space tug for maneuvering
- Part of the Soviet space program during the Cold War era
- Has a COSPAR ID of 1987-084A for identification in the international registry of space objects

## Body
### Basic Information
- Cosmos 1888, also known as Kosmos 1888, is a Soviet satellite
- It has the internal reference number 18384
- It has a COSPAR (Committee on Space Research) ID of 1987-084A
- It is available in three Wikipedia languages: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr)

### Launch Details
- Launch date: October 1, 1987
- Launch time: 17:09:00
- Launch location: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200
- Launch vehicle: Proton-K
- Significant event: rocket launch

### Technical Specifications
- Instance of: Potok class
- Space tug: Blok DM-2
- Sitelink count: 3 (indicating limited available information)
- Wolfram language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "18384"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report