# Cosmos 1037
**Wikidata**: [Q12907266](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907266)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1037

## Summary
Cosmos 1037 is a Soviet military communication satellite launched in 1978 as part of the Strela-1M constellation. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome to support secure military communications.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** October 4, 1978 ([Reference: Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1978-091D ([Reference: Q200386](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 11046 ([Reference: Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M ([Reference: Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([Reference: Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Class:** Strela-1M ([Reference: Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 03:49:00 UTC ([Reference: Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1037  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1037?  
A: Cosmos 1037 was a military communication satellite designed to facilitate secure communications for Soviet armed forces.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1037 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in Russia on October 4, 1978.  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 1037?  
A: A Kosmos-3M rocket carried Cosmos 1037 into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1037 was part of the Strela-1M satellite network, a critical Soviet military communications system during the Cold War. These satellites enabled encrypted messaging and coordination for Soviet defense operations, ensuring secure data transmission even in remote regions. The launch contributed to the USSR's strategic military infrastructure, reinforcing its ability to maintain command and control amid geopolitical tensions. While now obsolete, Cosmos 1037 represents advancements in military satellite technology and Cold War-era space competition.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Part of the Strela-1M constellation, a key Soviet secure communication system.  
- **Launch Precision:** Deployed at 03:49:00 UTC, reflecting meticulous Soviet launch scheduling.  
- **Historical Context:** Launched during heightened Cold War tensions, underscoring its strategic importance.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** October 4, 1978  
- **Time:** 03:49:00 UTC ([Reference: Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([Reference: Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class:** Strela-1M ([Reference: Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Catalog Number:** 11046 ([Reference: Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Deployment  
- **Rocket:** Kosmos-3M ([Reference: Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Mission Type:** Military communications ([Reference: Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report