# Cosmos 1039
**Wikidata**: [Q12753073](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753073)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1039

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1039** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1039 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 to support secure military communications.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** October 4, 1978 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1978-091F ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 11048 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Class:** Strela-1M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 03:49:00 UTC on October 4, 1978 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Alternative Name:** Kosmos 1039  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1039?  
A: Cosmos 1039 was a military communications satellite designed to provide secure communication channels for the Soviet armed forces.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1039 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 1039?  
A: A Kosmos-3M rocket was used for its launch.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1039 was part of the Strela-1M satellite network, a critical component of Soviet military communications during the Cold War. These satellites enabled encrypted, low-latency messaging for military operations, ensuring secure command and control capabilities. The Strela-1M constellation demonstrated advancements in satellite-based military communications, influencing later developments in secure orbital networks. Its launch underscored the strategic importance of space assets in Cold War-era defense systems.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Part of the Strela-1M constellation, a key Soviet military communications system.  
- **Launch Precision:** Deployed at a specific time (03:49:00 UTC) for optimal orbital insertion.  
- **Historical Context:** Represented Cold War-era space technology competition.  

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

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** Strela-1M  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M  
- **Orbit:** Low Earth Orbit (exact parameters not specified in source)  

### Mission Context  
- **Purpose:** Military communications relay  
- **Constellation Role:** One of multiple satellites in the Strela-1M network  

### References  
- Wikidata ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- COSPAR ID sourced from Wikipedia ([Q200386](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report