# Cosmos 1087
**Wikidata**: [Q12907285](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907285)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1087

## Summary  
Cosmos 1087 (also known as Kosmos 1087) is a Soviet‑era Strela‑1M communications satellite that was launched on 15 March 1979 from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle. Its COSPAR designation is 1979‑024G and it is catalogued in the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) system as 11302.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date:** 15 March 1979 (02:58 UTC)【source】.  
- **Launch site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic【source】.  
- **Launch vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M rocket, a Soviet launch system【source】.  
- **Satellite class:** Strela‑1M, a series of low‑Earth‑orbit communications satellites【source】.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1979‑024G【source】.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 11302【source】.  
- **Alias:** Kosmos 1087【source】.  
- **Significant event recorded:** rocket launch at Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 on 15 March 1979 at 02:58 UTC【source】.  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)【source】.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1087?  
A: Cosmos 1087 is a Strela‑1M class satellite, part of the Soviet Union’s low‑Earth‑orbit communications satellite series.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1087 launched?  
A: It was launched on 15 March 1979 at 02:58 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132, in the former Soviet Union.  

### Q: Which launch vehicle carried Cosmos 1087 into orbit?  
A: The satellite was placed into orbit by a Kosmos‑3M rocket, a two‑stage launch vehicle used by the Soviet space program.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR identifier for Cosmos 1087?  
A: Its COSPAR ID is 1979‑024G, which uniquely identifies the launch and payload in the international space object registry.  

### Q: How is Cosmos 1087 catalogued in satellite databases?  
A: It appears in the Satellite Catalog Number system as 11302 and is listed under the Wolfram Language entity code `Entity["Satellite", "11302"]`.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1087 represents a component of the Soviet Union’s extensive Strela‑1M communications network, which provided low‑cost, store‑and‑forward data links for military and civilian users across the globe. Launched during a period of rapid expansion of Soviet satellite capabilities, the mission illustrates the strategic emphasis placed on reliable, rapid communications in low Earth orbit. Understanding Cosmos 1087’s launch parameters, classification, and operational context helps researchers trace the evolution of Soviet space technology, assess historical launch reliability of the Kosmos‑3M vehicle, and evaluate the broader impact of the Strela series on global communications infrastructure. Its documentation also contributes to accurate space‑object tracking, essential for collision avoidance and long‑term orbital debris management.  

## Notable For  
- First Strela‑1M satellite launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.  
- Utilised the Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle, a workhorse of Soviet orbital insertions.  
- Assigned the COSPAR ID 1979‑024G, linking it to the 24th launch of 1979.  
- Catalogued as SCN 11302, enabling precise tracking in modern space‑situational‑awareness systems.  
- Recognised under multiple Wikipedia language editions, reflecting its relevance across Eastern European sources.  

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 1087 (Kosmos 1087) is a Soviet‑built Strela‑1M satellite. The Strela‑1M series comprised low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) communications satellites designed for store‑and‑forward messaging, primarily serving military and governmental users.  

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 15 March 1979, 02:58 UTC.  
- **Location:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132, Russian SFSR (now Russia).  
- **Vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M, a two‑stage launch rocket developed by the Soviet Union.  
- **Event:** Recorded as a “rocket launch” at the specified site and time.  

### Classification & Designation  
- **Instance of:** Strela‑1M (satellite class).  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1979‑024G – the international identifier for the launch.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 11302 – the numeric identifier used by NORAD and other tracking agencies.  
- **Aliases:** Also known as Kosmos 1087.  

### Technical Identifiers  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** `Entity["Satellite", "11302"]`.  
- **Wikidata References:** Data sourced from Q6272367 (launch and satellite details) and Q200386 (COSPAR ID).  

### Related Entities  
- **Strela‑1M:** The satellite class to which Cosmos 1087 belongs.  
- **Kosmos‑3M:** The launch vehicle, a Soviet rocket used for many LEO payloads.  

### Documentation & Language Coverage  
Cosmos 1087 appears in three Wikipedia language editions: Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr). This multilingual presence indicates its relevance in regional historical and technical literature.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report