# Cosmos 1034
**Wikidata**: [Q12753069](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753069)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1034

## Summary  
Cosmos 1034 is a Soviet military communications satellite launched on October 4, 1978. It belongs to the Strela-1M class of low-Earth orbit communication satellites and was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- Official designation: Cosmos 1034  
- Alternate name: Kosmos 1034  
- Launch date: October 4, 1978  
- Launch time: 03:49:00 UTC  
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- Satellite class: Strela-1M  
- Country of origin: Soviet Union  
- COSPAR ID: 1978-091A  
- SCN (Spacecraft Number): 11042  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is Cosmos 1034?  
A: Cosmos 1034 is a Soviet-era military communications satellite, part of the Strela-1M series. It was used for secure radio communications and operated in low Earth orbit after being launched in 1978.

### Q: When was Cosmos 1034 launched?  
A: Cosmos 1034 was launched on October 4, 1978, at 03:49:00 UTC from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia using a Kosmos-3M carrier rocket.

### Q: Which country launched Cosmos 1034?  
A: Cosmos 1034 was launched by the Soviet Union. It is catalogued under the space program of the USSR and later associated with Russian space heritage.

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1034 represents one part of the Soviet Union's extensive use of the Cosmos satellite designation for various missions, including military applications. As a member of the Strela-1M constellation, it contributed to strategic communication capabilities during the Cold War era. These satellites were designed for store-dump message transmission, primarily serving government and military users. Its launch reflects the technological expansion and operational deployment of satellite-based communication systems by the USSR in the late 1970s.

## Notable For  
- Part of the Strela-1M military communications satellite system  
- Launched during peak Cold War activity in Soviet space programs  
- One of many Cosmos-designated missions reflecting standardized Soviet orbital practices  
- Utilized the reliable Kosmos-3M launch vehicle  
- Assigned SCN identifier 11042 for tracking purposes  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
Cosmos 1034 was a military communications satellite developed and operated by the Soviet Union. It belonged to the Strela-1M class, which was widely used for secure point-to-point messaging services for high-priority governmental and defense communications.

### Technical Classification  
The spacecraft was classified as an instance of the **Strela-1M** satellite model. This group typically featured simple relay functions without real-time communication capability, instead storing messages for later downlink to ground stations.

### Launch Details  
- **Launch Date**: October 4, 1978  
- **Launch Time**: 03:49:00 UTC  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132  

The launch occurred during a period when the Soviet Union frequently utilized the Plesetsk facility for military and scientific missions due to its northern latitude advantageous for polar orbits.

### Identification Codes  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1978-091A  
- **SCN (Space Command Number)**: 11042  
- Aliases include “Kosmos 1034”  

These identifiers are used across international databases such as Wikidata and NASA’s NSSDC for cataloging and tracking historical satellites.

### Operational Context  
As part of the broader Cosmos program, Cosmos 1034 followed standard naming conventions applied to numerous Soviet satellites regardless of their function. The term "Cosmos" often obscured the true purpose of these payloads, especially those tied to national security objectives like this mission.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report