# Cosmos 1054
**Wikidata**: [Q12753080](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753080)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1054

## Summary
Cosmos 1054 is a Strela-1M satellite launched on December 5, 1978, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It is identified by the COSPAR ID 1978-109D and has a satellite catalog number of 11131.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: December 5, 1978
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **COSPAR ID**: 1978-109D
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 11131
- **Class**: Strela-1M
- **Country of Origin**: Soviet Union (later Russia)
- **Launch Time**: 18:12:00 UTC

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1054?
A: Cosmos 1054 was a Strela-1M satellite, a class of Soviet military satellites.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1054 launched from?
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in the Soviet Union.

### Q: What was the launch vehicle used for Cosmos 1054?
A: The satellite was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Cosmos 1054?
A: The COSPAR ID for Cosmos 1054 is 1978-109D.

### Q: What is the satellite catalog number for Cosmos 1054?
A: The satellite catalog number for Cosmos 1054 is 11131.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1054 is part of the Soviet Union's Strela-1M satellite program, which was designed for military communications and reconnaissance. The launch occurred during the Cold War era, reflecting the Soviet Union's efforts to maintain its space capabilities. The satellite's classification as a Strela-1M indicates its role in the Soviet military's space infrastructure. While specific details about its mission are limited, it represents a standard satellite in the Kosmos series, contributing to the broader Soviet space program's achievements.

## Notable For
- **First Launch of Strela-1M**: Cosmos 1054 was one of the first satellites in the Strela-1M class.
- **Kosmos Series**: It is part of the extensive Kosmos satellite series, known for its military applications.
- **Cold War Era**: Launched during the peak of the Cold War, highlighting the Soviet Union's space ambitions.
- **Plesetsk Cosmodrome**: Launched from Site 132, a key facility for Soviet space missions.
- **Military Communications**: Likely contributed to the Soviet military's space-based communication and reconnaissance efforts.

## Body
### Classification
Cosmos 1054 is classified as a Strela-1M satellite, part of the Soviet Union's military space program. The Strela-1M class was designed for communications and reconnaissance purposes, supporting the Soviet military's space infrastructure.

### Launch Details
- **Date**: December 5, 1978
- **Time**: 18:12:00 UTC
- **Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132

### Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 1978-109D
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 11131

### Historical Context
Launched during the Cold War, Cosmos 1054 reflects the Soviet Union's efforts to maintain its space capabilities. The satellite is part of the extensive Kosmos series, which included numerous military and scientific missions.

### Wikipedia Presence
The satellite has Wikipedia entries in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) languages, indicating its historical significance in those regions.

### Wolfram Language Entity
Cosmos 1054 is referenced in the Wolfram Language with the entity code `Entity["Satellite", "11131"]`, further integrating it into academic and technical databases.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report