# Cosmos 2072
**Wikidata**: [Q13566760](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566760)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2072

## Summary
Cosmos 2072 is a Soviet spy satellite of the Yantar-4KS1 class, launched on April 13, 1990, from Gagarin's Start aboard a Soyuz-U rocket. It was part of the Soviet space program's reconnaissance satellite series designed for intelligence gathering.

## Key Facts
- SCN: 20568
- COSPAR ID: 1990-033A
- Instance of: Yantar-4KS1 (Soviet spy satellite class)
- Launch date: 1990-04-13
- Launch point: Gagarin's Start
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U
- Aliases: Kosmos 2072
- Sitelink count: 3
- Wikipedia languages: mk, sh, sr
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "20568"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2072?
A: Cosmos 2072 was a Soviet spy satellite designed for reconnaissance missions as part of the Yantar-4KS1 class, which was developed for intelligence gathering purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2072 launched?
A: Cosmos 2072 was launched on April 13, 1990, from Gagarin's Start aboard a Soyuz-U rocket at 18:53:16.

### Q: What is the relationship between Cosmos 2072 and other satellites?
A: Cosmos 2072 is an instance of the Yantar-4KS1 class, which is a type of Soviet spy satellite designed for reconnaissance missions.

### Q: In how many languages is Cosmos 2072 documented on Wikipedia?
A: Cosmos 2072 has Wikipedia articles in three languages: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2072 represents a significant achievement in Soviet space reconnaissance technology as part of the Yantar-4KS1 satellite class. These satellites were crucial for gathering intelligence during the late Cold War period, providing the Soviet Union with capabilities to monitor military activities and strategic locations around the world. The successful launch and operation of Cosmos 2072 demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-U launch system and the Yantar-4KS1 satellite design. As part of the broader Cosmos series, which included hundreds of satellites for various military and civilian purposes, Cosmos 2072 contributed to the Soviet Union's space-based reconnaissance capabilities during a period of significant geopolitical change.

## Notable For
- Part of the Yantar-4KS1 class of Soviet spy satellites specifically designed for reconnaissance
- Launched on April 13, 1990, during a period of significant geopolitical transition
- Has a COSPAR ID of 1990-033A, identifying it in the international space object registry
- Documented in three Slavic language Wikipedia articles, indicating regional significance
- Represented in Wolfram's satellite database as Entity["Satellite", "20568"]

## Body
### Basic Information
- SCN: 20568
- Aliases: Kosmos 2072
- COSPAR ID: 1990-033A
- Instance of: Yantar-4KS1 (Soviet spy satellite class)
- Sitelink count: 3
- Wikipedia languages: mk, sh, sr
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "20568"]

### Launch Details
- Launch date: 1990-04-13
- Launch point: Gagarin's Start
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U (Universal variant)
- Significant event: rocket launch on 1990-04-13 at 18:53:16 from Gagarin's Start
- Country of origin: Soviet Union
- Related to Yantar-4KS1 class of Soviet spy satellites
- Related to Soyuz-U rocket design variant - Universal

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report