# Kosmos 1867

> radar ocean reconnaissance satellite or RORSAT

**Wikidata**: [Q3394401](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3394401)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_1867)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-1867

## Summary
Kosmos 1867 was a Soviet radar ocean reconnaissance satellite (RORSAT) launched on July 10, 1987, aboard a Tsyklon-2 rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome. It was designed for covert military intelligence gathering over ocean areas as part of the Soviet Union's space-based reconnaissance program.

## Key Facts
- Kosmos 1867 was launched on July 10, 1987, at 15:35:00 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90
- It was deployed using a Tsyklon-2 launch vehicle
- The satellite's COSPAR ID is 1987-060A and SCN is 18187
- It belongs to the reconnaissance satellite class for military intelligence applications
- The satellite has 8 sitelinks across multiple Wikipedia language editions
- An illustration of Kosmos 1867 is available on Wikimedia Commons
- Its Freebase ID is /m/05c02qw

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 1867?
A: Kosmos 1867 was designed as a radar ocean reconnaissance satellite (RORSAT) for covert military intelligence gathering. Its primary function was to monitor ocean areas, likely for naval surveillance and tracking maritime activities.

### Q: When and where was Kosmos 1867 launched?
A: Kosmos 1867 was launched on July 10, 1987, at 15:35:00 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90 using a Tsyklon-2 rocket.

### Q: What is a RORSAT?
A: A RORSAT (Radar Ocean Reconnaissance SATellite) is a type of reconnaissance satellite specifically designed to monitor ocean areas using radar technology. These satellites were developed by the Soviet Union for military intelligence purposes, particularly for naval surveillance.

## Why It Matters
Kosmos 1867 represents an important chapter in Cold War space reconnaissance technology, specifically in ocean surveillance capabilities. As a RORSAT, it contributed to the Soviet Union's ability to monitor naval activities and maritime traffic, providing strategic military advantages during a period of heightened geopolitical tensions. These satellites played a crucial role in naval intelligence gathering, helping track ship movements and monitor military activities at sea. The development and deployment of RORSATs like Kosmos 1867 advanced the capabilities of space-based reconnaissance systems, influencing subsequent generations of surveillance technology.

## Notable For
- Being part of the Soviet Union's RORSAT program for ocean reconnaissance
- Launching on July 10, 1987, during a period of significant Cold War space activities
- Using a Tsyklon-2 launch vehicle, a workhorse of the Soviet space program
- Having a COSPAR ID (1987-060A) that documents its official entry into space objects registry
- Being one of the few satellites with documented SCN (18187) for tracking purposes

## Body
### Overview
Kosmos 1867 was a Soviet radar ocean reconnaissance satellite (RORSAT) launched in 1987. It belonged to the reconnaissance satellite class, which are satellites designed for covert data collection for intelligence or military applications.

### Launch Details
- Launch Date: July 10, 1987
- Launch Time: 15:35:00
- Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 90
- Launch Vehicle: Tsyklon-2 (Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle)
- COSPAR ID: 1987-060A
- SCN: 18187

### Technical Specifications
- Classification: Radar Ocean Reconnaissance Satellite (RORSAT)
- Purpose: Military intelligence gathering, specifically ocean surveillance
- Related Class: reconnaissance satellite
- Launch Vehicle Class: Tsyklon-2

### Documentation and References
- Wikipedia Title: Kosmos 1867
- Available in Wikipedia languages: commons, en, fr, hu, mk, ru, sh, sr
- Freebase ID: /m/05c02qw
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "18187"]
- Image available at: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Illustration_of_Cosmos_1818_and_Cosmos_1867.jpg

### Related Entities
- reconnaissance satellite [class] — satellite that covertly collects data for intelligence or military applications
- Tsyklon-2 [class] — Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013