# Cosmos 1055
**Wikidata**: [Q13566475](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566475)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1055

## Summary  
Cosmos 1055 (also known as Kosmos 1055) was 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**: December 5, 1978 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1978-109E ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 11132 ([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))  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 18:12:00 UTC on December 5, 1978 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1055?  
A: Cosmos 1055 was a military communications satellite designed to provide secure communication channels for Soviet armed forces as part of the Strela-1M network.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1055 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in Russia using a Kosmos-3M rocket.  

### Q: Is Cosmos 1055 still operational?  
A: No, it was part of a Cold War-era satellite system, and its operational lifespan has long since ended.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1055 played a crucial role in Soviet military communications during the Cold War, ensuring secure and reliable data transmission for strategic operations. As part of the Strela-1M constellation, it contributed to maintaining command and control capabilities across vast territories. Its deployment reflected the broader space race competition between the Soviet Union and the United States, highlighting advancements in military satellite technology. While no longer active, its legacy underscores the importance of satellite communications in modern warfare and intelligence operations.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the **Strela-1M** constellation, a key Soviet military communications system.  
- Launched aboard a **Kosmos-3M** rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  
- One of multiple satellites deployed in **1978** to expand secure military communications.  

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

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-1M  
- **Catalog Number**: 11132  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1978-109E  

### Mission Context  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union  
- **Purpose**: Military communications  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M  

### Historical Significance  
- Contributed to Cold War-era **secure military communications**.  
- Part of broader Soviet efforts to maintain **strategic communication networks**.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report