# Cosmos 1086
**Wikidata**: [Q12753098](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753098)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1086

## Summary
Cosmos 1086 (also known as Kosmos 1086) was a Soviet military communication satellite launched in 1979 as part of the Strela-1M constellation. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite served as part of a low-orbit communication network for secure military transmissions.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: March 15, 1979  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1979-024F  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 11301  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1M  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union (later Russia)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 02:58 UTC on March 15, 1979  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1086?  
A: Cosmos 1086 was a military communication satellite designed for secure low-orbit transmissions as part of the Strela-1M network.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1086 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in the Soviet Union (now Russia).  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 1086?  
A: The Kosmos-3M rocket was used for its launch.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1086 was part of the Strela-1M satellite constellation, a critical component of Soviet military communications during the Cold War. These satellites enabled secure, low-latency messaging for military and intelligence operations, reducing reliance on vulnerable ground-based systems. Its deployment reinforced Soviet strategic communication capabilities at a time when space-based assets were becoming increasingly vital for global military dominance. While now defunct, Cosmos 1086 represents an era of rapid advancements in satellite technology and Cold War-era space competition.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the Strela-1M military communication network  
- Launched aboard the widely used Kosmos-3M rocket  
- Contributed to Soviet secure military communications infrastructure  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- Cosmos 1086 was launched on March 15, 1979, at 02:58 UTC.  
- The launch took place at Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.  

### Satellite Specifications  
- Belonged to the Strela-1M class of satellites.  
- Operated in low Earth orbit for military communication purposes.  

### Mission Context  
- Part of a broader Soviet effort to enhance secure military communications via satellite.  
- The Kosmos-3M rocket was a reliable workhorse for Soviet satellite deployments.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report