# Cosmos 1969
**Wikidata**: [Q12753545](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753545)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1969

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1969** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1969 is a Soviet/Russian spy satellite launched in 1988 as part of the Yantar-4K2 class. It was carried into orbit by a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite was designed for reconnaissance missions.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** September 15, 1988 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1988-084A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Class:** Yantar-4K2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Spacecraft Catalog Number:** 19495 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases:** Also known as Kosmos 1969 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1969?  
A: Cosmos 1969 was a reconnaissance satellite designed for intelligence-gathering missions as part of the Soviet Yantar-4K2 program.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1969 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 in the Soviet Union on September 15, 1988.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1969?  
A: A Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz design, carried Cosmos 1969 into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1969 represents a key component of Soviet Cold War-era reconnaissance efforts. As part of the Yantar-4K2 class, it contributed to military intelligence gathering during a period of heightened geopolitical tension. Its successful deployment underscored Soviet advancements in satellite technology and space-based surveillance. The mission also highlights the strategic importance of the Plesetsk Cosmodrome as a launch site for military payloads.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Operated as a spy satellite during the late Cold War.  
- **Launch Precision:** Deployed via Soyuz-U, a highly reliable rocket variant.  
- **Reconnaissance Class:** Belonged to the Yantar-4K2 series, known for its optical imaging capabilities.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** September 15, 1988 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Time:** 15:00 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Model:** Yantar-4K2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Catalog Number:** 19495 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Operational Context  
- **Mission Type:** Reconnaissance ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Country of Origin:** Soviet Union ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855))  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report