Kosmos 1001 ( meaning Cosmos 1001) was a redesigned Soviet Soyuz T spacecraft that was flown on an unmanned test in 1978. The spacecraft was the upgraded Soyuz for Salyut-6 and Salyut-7. This Kosmos flight, launched from Baikonur, was the first orbital tests of the Soyuz T design. Several maneuvers were tested. Mission parameters Spacecraft: Soyuz-7K-ST. Orbit: 200 x 228km. Inclination: 52 degrees. Mass: 6680 kg. Crew: None. Launched: April 4, 1978. Landed: April 15, 1978. References External links Astronautix web page Kosmos satellites Spacecraft launched in 1978 1978 in spaceflight 1978 in the Soviet Union Soyuz uncrewed test flights