# Kosmos 1175
**Wikidata**: [Q13566494](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566494)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-1175

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 1175**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 1175 was a Soviet communications satellite launched in 1980 as part of the Molniya-3 series. It was deployed using a Molniya-M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome to support military or civilian communications. The satellite is cataloged under the NORAD ID 11767 and COSPAR ID 1980-031A.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** April 18, 1980  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Molniya-M rocket  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41  
- **Satellite Class:** Molniya-3 (Soviet communications satellite)  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1980-031A  
- **NORAD ID:** 11767  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch on April 18, 1980, from Plesetsk  
- **Wikipedia Coverage:** Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr)  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 1175?  
A: Kosmos 1175 was a Soviet communications satellite, likely used for military or civilian signal relay, as part of the Molniya-3 series.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 1175 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 1175?  
A: A Molniya-M rocket, a variant of the Soviet Molniya launcher family, was used for the deployment.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 1175 represented the Soviet Union's ongoing efforts to maintain robust communications infrastructure, particularly for high-latitude regions where geostationary satellites were less effective. The Molniya-3 series, to which it belonged, played a critical role in military and civilian communications during the Cold War. Its launch underscored the USSR's reliance on the Plesetsk Cosmodrome for polar and highly elliptical orbits, a strategic alternative to Baikonur. While not groundbreaking, Kosmos 1175 contributed to the continuity of Soviet space-based communications.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the **Molniya-3 series**, a key Soviet communications satellite program.  
- Launched via the **Molniya-M rocket**, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  
- Deployed from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome**, highlighting its role in polar/orbital launches.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** April 18, 1980  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41  
- **Vehicle:** Molniya-M (8K78M) rocket  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class:** Molniya-3 (communications satellite)  
- **NORAD ID:** 11767  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1980-031A  

### Mission Context  
- The Molniya-3 series supported elliptical orbits ideal for high-latitude coverage.  
- Plesetsk was chosen for its ability to support such trajectories efficiently.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report