# Kosmos 1518

> Russian military early warning satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q3398186](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3398186)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_1518)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-1518

## Summary
Kosmos 1518 is a Russian military early warning satellite launched on December 28, 1983. It belongs to the US-K series, designed to detect missile launches as part of Soviet early warning systems.

## Key Facts
- **Class**: US-K (Soviet/Russian early warning satellite series)
- **Launch Date**: December 28, 1983
- **Launch Vehicle**: Molniya-M rocket
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16
- **Launch Time**: 03:48:05
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-126A
- **SCN Catalog Number**: 14587
- **Primary Function**: Military early warning for missile detection

## FAQs
### Q: What was Kosmos 1518's mission?
A: Kosmos 1518 served as a military early warning satellite, designed to detect ballistic missile launches as part of the Soviet Union's space-based surveillance system.

### Q: When and where was it launched?
A: It was launched on December 28, 1983, at 03:48:05 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16 using a Molniya-M rocket.

### Q: What satellite series does it belong to?
A: Kosmos 1518 is part of the US-K series, a dedicated class of Soviet and Russian early warning satellites.

### Q: How is it identified in space catalogs?
A: It is cataloged as COSPAR ID 1983-126A and SCN number 14587.

## Why It Matters
Kosmos 1518 represents a critical component of Soviet early warning infrastructure during the Cold War. As part of the US-K series, it contributed to nuclear deterrence by enabling rapid detection of missile launches, reducing vulnerability to surprise attacks. These satellites formed the backbone of the Soviet Union's space-based surveillance network, providing real-time threat assessment capabilities that were essential for national security and strategic stability. The program's legacy continues to influence modern missile defense systems.

## Notable For
- Being a US-K class satellite, the primary Soviet early warning satellite series
- Launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16, a key Soviet military launch facility
- Deployment via Molniya-M rocket, the standard launcher for Soviet early warning satellites
- Cataloged under COSPAR ID 1983-126A for international space object tracking
- Part of the broader Soviet space-based missile detection network

## Body
### Overview
Kosmos 1518 is a Russian military early warning satellite classified under the US-K series. It was developed to detect ballistic missile launches and provide early warning capabilities for Soviet defense systems.

### Launch Profile
- **Date**: December 28, 1983  
- **Time**: 03:48:05 UTC  
- **Location**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 16  
- **Vehicle**: Molniya-M rocket  
- **Mission Type**: Rocket launch  

### Technical Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-126A  
- **SCN Number**: 14587  
- **Freebase ID**: /m/0j_73j5  
- **Wikipedia Title**: Kosmos 1518  
- **Wolfram Entity**: Entity["Satellite", "14587"]  

### Classification
- **Instance Of**: US-K (Soviet/Russian early warning satellite series)  
- **Related Class**: Molniya-M (Soviet space launcher rocket)  

### Documentation
- **Wikipedia Languages**: English, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian  
- **Sitelink Count**: 4  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1518

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report