# Cosmos 1967
**Wikidata**: [Q12753544](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753544)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1967

## Summary
Cosmos 1967 was a Soviet military spy satellite launched on September 6, 1988. It was a Zenit-8 class spacecraft deployed using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16. The satellite is identified internationally by the COSPAR ID 1988-079A and the Satellite Catalog Number 19462.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Cosmos 1967 is an instance of a Zenit 8, a class of military spy satellite utilized by the Soviet Union.
- **Launch Date:** The satellite was launched on September 6, 1988.
- **Launch Time:** The specific rocket launch occurred at 07:30:01.
- **Launch Vehicle:** It was deployed using a Soyuz-U rocket, a Universal design variant of the Soyuz rocket.
- **Launch Site:** The start point for the mission was Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16.
- **COSPAR ID:** The international designation for this object is 1988-079A.
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** It holds the SCN value of 19462.
- **Aliases:** The satellite is also known by the alias "Kosmos 1967."

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1967?
A: Cosmos 1967 was a Zenit 8 military spy satellite used by the Soviet Union for reconnaissance purposes.

### Q: When and how was Cosmos 1967 launched?
A: It was launched on September 6, 1988, at 07:30:01, using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16.

### Q: What are the international identifiers for Cosmos 1967?
A: The satellite is tracked under the COSPAR ID 1988-079A and the Satellite Catalog Number 19462.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1967 represents a specific operational component of the Soviet Union's late-Cold War space reconnaissance program. As a Zenit 8 satellite, its primary significance lies in its role as a military spy satellite, contributing to the collection of intelligence data during a period of significant geopolitical transition. The mission demonstrates the continuity of the Soviet military space complex, utilizing the reliable Soyuz-U launch vehicle—a "Universal" variant—to deploy specialized payloads from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. For analysts of space history, this entity serves as a concrete data point regarding the frequency, hardware (Zenit 8), and launch infrastructure (Site 16) employed by the USSR in 1988. Its precise tracking data (SCN 19462) ensures its distinct place in the global catalog of man-made space objects.

## Notable For
- **Military Application:** Distinguished as a dedicated military spy satellite (Zenit 8) rather than a civilian or scientific probe.
- **Launch Platform:** Utilized the Soyuz-U, a prominent Universal rocket design variant used extensively by the Soviet Union.
- **Precise Tracking:** Recorded with a precise launch time (07:30:01) and specific Site 16 location at Plesetsk.
- **Naming Convention:** Follows the standard Soviet/Russian convention of naming military satellites under the broad "Cosmos" (or "Kosmos") designation to obscure their specific reconnaissance nature.

## Body
### Satellite Classification and Function
Cosmos 1967 is officially classified as an **instance of** a Zenit 8. According to related knowledge data, the Zenit 8 is a **class** of military spy satellite that was operated by the **Soviet Union**. The satellite functions within the broader context of Soviet defense and intelligence gathering.

### Launch Logistics and Rocketry
The satellite was successfully launched on **September 6, 1988**. The mission utilized the **Soyuz-U** launch vehicle.
*   **Rocket Details:** The Soyuz-U is described as a "Universal" design variant of the Soyuz rocket.
*   **Location:** The launch originated from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16**.
*   **Event Specifics:** The significant event of the rocket launch is recorded with a point in time of **1988-09-06** at exactly **07:30:01**.

### Technical Identifiers
To distinguish Cosmos 1967 from other objects in the space catalog, several identifiers are assigned:
*   **COSPAR ID:** 1988-079A
*   **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 19462
*   **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "19462"]

### Nomenclature
The entity is referenced as **Cosmos 1967**, with the alias **Kosmos 1967**. It is categorized under the topic "Cosmos 1967" in knowledge bases and is linked to the Soviet Union via its class and launch vehicle origin.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report