# Cosmos 1014
**Wikidata**: [Q12753057](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753057)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1014

## Summary  
Cosmos 1014 (also known as Kosmos 1014) was a Soviet military communications satellite launched in 1978 as part of the Strela-1M constellation. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and operated as part of a low-orbit satellite network for secure military communications.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: June 7, 1978  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1978-056B  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 10931  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1M  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union (later Russia)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 22:00:00 UTC on June 7, 1978  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1014?  
A: Cosmos 1014 was a military communications satellite designed to provide secure, low-orbit communication links for Soviet armed forces as part of the Strela-1M network.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1014 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport used for military and scientific missions.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1014?  
A: The Kosmos-3M, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle, was used to deploy Cosmos 1014 into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1014 was part of the Strela-1M satellite constellation, a critical component of Soviet military communications during the Cold War. These satellites enabled secure, encrypted messaging for military operations, reducing reliance on vulnerable ground-based systems. The Strela-1M network demonstrated the USSR's ability to maintain resilient space-based communications, influencing later military satellite developments. Its launch also highlighted the strategic importance of Plesetsk Cosmodrome for deploying military payloads.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Part of a secure communications network for Soviet armed forces.  
- **Reliable Deployment**: Launched aboard the proven Kosmos-3M rocket.  
- **Cold War Significance**: Contributed to Soviet military space capabilities during heightened tensions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 7, 1978  
- **Time**: 22:00:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-1M  
- **Catalog Number**: 10931  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 1978-056B  

### Mission Context  
- **Constellation**: Operated as part of a larger Strela-1M network for military communications.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M, a Soviet workhorse rocket with over 400 launches.  

### Operational Significance  
- Provided encrypted communications for Soviet military operations.  
- Demonstrated Soviet expertise in low-orbit satellite deployment.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report