# Cosmos 1915
**Wikidata**: [Q13566729](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566729)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1915

## Summary
Cosmos 1915 was a Soviet military spy satellite launched on January 26, 1988. It was part of the Zenit 8 satellite class and was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 using a Soyuz-U rocket.

## Key Facts
- Satellite Catalog Number (SCN): 18809
- COSPAR ID: 1988-004A
- Launch date: January 26, 1988
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41
- Launch time: 11:20:00
- Satellite class: Zenit 8 (military spy satellite used by Soviet Union)
- Alternative name: Kosmos 1915

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1915?
A: Cosmos 1915 was a military spy satellite, specifically of the Zenit 8 class, used by the Soviet Union for intelligence gathering purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1915 launched?
A: Cosmos 1915 was launched on January 26, 1988, at 11:20:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: What other information is available about Cosmos 1915?
A: Cosmos 1915 is also known by the alias Kosmos 1915, has a COSPAR ID of 1988-004A, and Satellite Catalog Number 18809. It has Wikipedia entries in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1915 represents an important part of Soviet space reconnaissance capabilities during the Cold War era. As a Zenit 8 satellite, it contributed to the Soviet Union's military intelligence gathering operations, providing valuable reconnaissance data for defense purposes. The launch on January 26, 1988, using a Soyuz-U rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome highlights the continued operational capability of Soviet space infrastructure at that time. The satellite's existence and technical details (such as its COSPAR ID 1988-004A and catalog number 18809) contribute to the historical record of space exploration and military satellite programs.

## Notable For
- Part of the Zenit 8 class of military spy satellites used by the Soviet Union
- Launched on January 26, 1988, during a period of continued Soviet space activity
- Identified by the unique COSPAR ID 1988-004A and Satellite Catalog Number 18809
- Featured in Wikipedia entries in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages

## Body
### Basic Information
Cosmos 1915 was a Soviet military satellite launched on January 26, 1988. It belongs to the Zenit 8 class, which was used for reconnaissance purposes by the Soviet Union. The satellite has an alternative name "Kosmos 1915" and is identified by COSPAR ID 1988-004A and Satellite Catalog Number 18809.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched at 11:20:00 on January 26, 1988, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 using a Soyuz-U rocket. This launch vehicle was part of the Soyuz rocket family, a Universal variant used for various space missions. The launch event represents one of the many Soviet space operations conducted during the late Cold War period.

### Technical Classification
As a Zenit 8 satellite, Cosmos 1915 was designed for military reconnaissance purposes. The Zenit class of satellites was developed by the Soviet Union specifically for intelligence gathering missions. The satellite was part of the broader Cosmos series, which encompassed various types of Soviet spacecraft including military, scientific, and technological satellites.

### Documentation
Cosmos 1915 has been documented with 3 sitelinks across different Wikipedia platforms, including entries in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) languages. The satellite is also recognized in computational knowledge systems with the Wolfram Language entity code Entity["Satellite", "18809"].

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report