# Cosmos 1020
**Wikidata**: [Q12907263](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907263)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1020

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1020**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1020 is 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. The satellite served as part of a low-orbit system for secure military communications.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: June 7, 1978  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1978-056H  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 10937  
- **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 1020?  
A: Cosmos 1020 was a military communications satellite designed to relay secure messages for Soviet armed forces as part of the Strela-1M network.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1020 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport used for military and scientific missions.  

### Q: Is Cosmos 1020 still operational?  
A: No, it was part of an older generation of satellites and is no longer active, though its exact decommissioning date is not specified in available sources.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1020 was part of the Strela-1M system, a critical component of Soviet military communications during the Cold War. These satellites provided secure, low-latency messaging for tactical and strategic operations, ensuring command continuity even in hostile conditions. The Kosmos-3M rocket’s reliability made it a workhorse for deploying such payloads. While outdated today, Strela-1M satellites like Cosmos 1020 laid groundwork for modern military satcom networks.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: One of many satellites in the Strela-1M constellation, which supported Soviet military operations.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed via the highly reliable Kosmos-3M rocket, which had over 16 language Wikipedia entries.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed alongside other satellites in a clustered launch, demonstrating Soviet proficiency in multi-payload missions.  
- **Legacy**: Contributed to a system that influenced later Russian and global military communications satellites.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 7, 1978  
- **Time**: 22:00:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 (a frequent launch site for military payloads)  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-1M (a Soviet low-orbit military communications satellite)  
- **Rocket**: Kosmos-3M, a two-stage liquid-fueled launch vehicle with over 400 successful launches.  

### Mission Context  
- Part of a broader Soviet effort to maintain secure military communications via satellite constellations.  
- Operated in low Earth orbit (exact altitude not specified in sources).  

### Legacy  
- The Strela-1M system was eventually replaced by more advanced satellites, but its design principles influenced later systems.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report