# Kosmos 1806

> Russian military early warning satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q264299](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q264299)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_1806)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-1806

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 1806**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 1806 is a Russian military early warning satellite launched in 1986. It belongs to the US-K series of Soviet and Russian satellites designed for missile detection. The satellite was launched aboard a Molniya-M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: December 12, 1986 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1986-098A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Molniya-M rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Class**: US-K series ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Spacecraft Catalog Number**: 17213 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Mission Type**: Military early warning ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 1806?  
A: Kosmos 1806 was a military early warning satellite designed to detect missile launches as part of the Soviet/Russian defense system.  

### Q: What rocket launched Kosmos 1806?  
A: It was launched aboard a Molniya-M rocket, a Soviet space launcher used for high-inclination orbits.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 1806 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4, a major Russian spaceport used for military missions.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 1806 played a critical role in the Soviet Union's early warning system during the Cold War, providing strategic missile detection capabilities. As part of the US-K series, it contributed to nuclear deterrence by ensuring timely alerts of potential attacks. The satellite's deployment underscored the importance of space-based surveillance in national security, influencing later developments in military satellite technology.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the **US-K series**, a key component of Soviet/Russian missile defense.  
- Launched aboard the **Molniya-M**, a reliable Soviet rocket for high-inclination orbits.  
- Operated from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome**, a historically significant military launch site.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time**: December 12, 1986, at 18:35:36 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class**: US-K ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Molniya-M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Mission Context  
- **Primary Role**: Early warning for ballistic missile launches ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Strategic Importance**: Contributed to Cold War-era nuclear deterrence ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report