# IS-A

> soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q3788809](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3788809)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/is-a-q3788809

## Summary
IS-A was a Soviet artificial satellite launched in 1972. It is classified as a human-made orbital object and is associated with an image titled "IS anti satellite weapon."

## Key Facts
- Country: Soviet Union
- Instance of: artificial satellite
- Launch date: 1972
- Sitelink count: 1
- Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/IS_anti_satellite_weapon.jpg
- Wikipedia languages: Italian (it)
- Wikidata description: soviet satellite
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/121x71ld

## FAQs
### Q: What is IS-A?
A: IS-A was a Soviet artificial satellite launched in 1972. It is classified as a human-made orbital object.

### Q: When and by whom was IS-A launched?
A: IS-A was launched in 1972 by the Soviet Union.

### Q: In which languages is IS-A documented?
A: IS-A is documented in the Italian language version of Wikipedia.

### Q: What is the sitelink count for IS-A?
A: IS-A has a sitelink count of 1, indicating its mention in a single Wikipedia article.

## Why It Matters
IS-A exemplifies the Soviet Union's space program during the Cold War era, reflecting the geopolitical competition in orbital technology. As an artificial satellite, it contributes to historical understanding of early space militarization, particularly given its association with anti-satellite weaponry imagery. This entity provides context for Cold War space dynamics, though limited public documentation restricts broader analysis. Its existence underscores the rapid expansion of satellite capabilities in the 1970s and their role in strategic dominance.

## Notable For
- Soviet origin and 1972 launch date
- Association with anti-satellite warfare imagery
- Minimal Wikipedia representation (1 sitelink)
- Italian-language documentation only
- Explicit classification as an artificial satellite

## Body
### Overview
IS-A was a Soviet artificial satellite launched in 1972. The entity is formally classified as an "artificial satellite" in structured knowledge sources.

### Origin and Classification
- Country of origin: Soviet Union
- Taxonomic classification: Instance of artificial satellite
- Wikidata description: "soviet satellite"

### Documentation Availability
- Sitelink count: 1 (indicating mention in one Wikipedia article)
- Wikipedia languages: Italian (it)
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/121x71ld

### Visual Record
- Associated image: [IS anti satellite weapon.jpg](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/IS_anti_satellite_weapon.jpg)
- Image filename suggests potential anti-satellite warfare context, though not explicitly stated in source materials

### Technical Specification
- Launch year: 1972 (exact launch date not provided in source material)
- No further technical dimensions or mission details available in source data