# Cosmos 1923
**Wikidata**: [Q12753519](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753519)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1923

## Summary
Cosmos 1923 was a Soviet military spy satellite launched on March 10, 1988, using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. It was part of the Zenit 8 satellite class, designed for reconnaissance purposes.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: March 10, 1988
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4
- **Satellite Class**: Zenit 8 (military spy satellite)
- **Country of Origin**: Soviet Union
- **COSPAR ID**: 1988-015A
- **SCN (NORAD Catalog Number)**: 18931
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 10:30:00 UTC on March 10, 1988

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1923?
A: Cosmos 1923 was a Zenit 8 military spy satellite, part of the Soviet Union's reconnaissance satellite program.

### Q: Which rocket launched Cosmos 1923?
A: The satellite was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4.

### Q: When was Cosmos 1923 launched?
A: Cosmos 1923 was launched on March 10, 1988.

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1923?
A: The satellite was designed for military reconnaissance, part of the Soviet Union's spy satellite program.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 1923?
A: The COSPAR ID for Cosmos 1923 is 1988-015A.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1923 was part of the Soviet Union's extensive spy satellite program, which played a crucial role in military reconnaissance during the Cold War. The Zenit 8 class of satellites was designed to gather intelligence through high-resolution imaging, supporting the Soviet military's strategic and tactical needs. The launch of Cosmos 1923, along with other satellites in the program, contributed to the Soviet Union's ability to monitor global activities, including military deployments and strategic infrastructure. This satellite, like many in its class, was a key component of the Soviet space program's efforts to maintain surveillance capabilities during a period of heightened geopolitical tension.

## Notable For
- **Military Reconnaissance**: Part of the Zenit 8 class, designed for intelligence gathering.
- **Soviet Space Program**: Launched as part of the Soviet Union's Cold War-era spy satellite network.
- **Soyuz-U Launch**: Utilized the Soyuz-U rocket, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle.
- **Plesetsk Cosmodrome**: Launched from Site 43/4, a key facility for Soviet military space operations.
- **Cold War Surveillance**: Contributed to the Soviet Union's ability to monitor global military activities.

## Body
### Satellite Classification
Cosmos 1923 was classified as a Zenit 8 satellite, a series of military reconnaissance spacecraft operated by the Soviet Union. These satellites were designed to capture high-resolution imagery for intelligence purposes.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched on **March 10, 1988**, at **10:30:00 UTC** from the **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4**. The launch vehicle used was the **Soyuz-U**, a variant of the Soyuz rocket family known for its reliability in military and reconnaissance missions.

### Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 1988-015A
- **SCN (NORAD Catalog Number)**: 18931

### Operational Context
The Zenit 8 class of satellites was part of the Soviet Union's broader spy satellite program, which included other satellites like Cosmos 1922 and Cosmos 1924. These satellites were crucial for military intelligence gathering during the Cold War, providing imagery and data to support Soviet strategic and tactical operations.

### Wikipedia Availability
The satellite has Wikipedia entries in **Macedonian (mk)**, **Serbo-Croatian (sh)**, and **Serbian (sr)**. The entity is also referenced in the Wolfram Language as **Entity["Satellite", "18931"]**.

### Sitelinks
The entity has **3 sitelinks**, with related entities including the **Zenit 8 class** and the **Soyuz-U rocket**.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report