# Cosmos 1935
**Wikidata**: [Q13566733](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566733)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1935

## Summary
Cosmos 1935 (also known as Kosmos 1935) was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched in 1988 as part of the Yantar-4K2 class. It was designed for military surveillance and operated from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome aboard a Soyuz-U rocket. The mission contributed to the Soviet Union's Cold War-era intelligence-gathering efforts.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: March 24, 1988 (source: Q6272367)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1988-025A (source: Q200386)  
- **Satellite Class**: Yantar-4K2, a Soviet/Russian spy satellite (source: Q6272367)  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U rocket variant (source: Q6272367)  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16 (source: Q6272367)  
- **Spacecraft Catalog Number (SCN)**: 19011 (source: Q6272367)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 14:10 UTC on March 24, 1988 (source: Q6272367)  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1935?  
A: It was a Yantar-4K2-class military reconnaissance satellite, used for Soviet intelligence operations.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1935 launched from?  
A: It launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1935?  
A: A Soyuz-U rocket, a Universal variant of the Soyuz design, was used for the mission.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1935 was part of the Soviet Union's strategic efforts during the late Cold War to monitor global military activities. As a Yantar-4K2 satellite, it provided high-resolution imagery for intelligence analysis, aiding in national security decisions. Its launch underscored the technological competition between superpowers, particularly in space-based surveillance. The mission also demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-U rocket, which became a workhorse for Soviet and later Russian space programs.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: One of many Yantar-4K2 satellites deployed for Soviet reconnaissance.  
- **Launch Precision**: Launched at a specific time (14:10 UTC) for optimal orbital insertion.  
- **Historical Context**: Operated during a peak period of Cold War tensions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: March 24, 1988  
- **Time**: 14:10 UTC (source: Q6272367)  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16 (primary launch facility for Soviet military payloads).  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: Yantar-4K2, a film-return reconnaissance satellite (source: Q6272367).  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U, a derivative of the Soyuz rocket family (source: Q6272367).  

### Mission Context  
- Part of a series of Soviet spy satellites active in the 1980s.  
- Contributed to the Yantar program's goal of high-resolution Earth imaging.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report