# Cosmos 1091
**Wikidata**: [Q12753103](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753103)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1091

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1091** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1091 (also known as Kosmos 1091) is a Soviet military satellite launched in 1979 as part of the Parus class, designed for navigation and communication. It was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite is cataloged under the Space Catalog Number (SCN) 11320 and the COSPAR ID 1979-028A.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** April 7, 1979 (06:20 UTC)  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132  
- **Satellite Class:** Parus (military navigation/communication)  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1979-028A  
- **Space Catalog Number (SCN):** 11320  
- **Alternative Name:** Kosmos 1091  
- **Country of Origin:** Soviet Union (now Russia)  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch on April 7, 1979  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1091?  
A: Cosmos 1091 is a Parus-class satellite, primarily used for military navigation and communication by the Soviet Union.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1091 launched?  
A: It was launched on April 7, 1979, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Cosmos 1091?  
A: The COSPAR ID is 1979-028A, a unique identifier assigned to the satellite for tracking purposes.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1091 is part of the Parus satellite system, a critical Soviet military program that provided navigation and communication support for naval and strategic operations. Launched during the Cold War, these satellites enhanced the USSR's ability to coordinate military activities globally. The use of the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket and the Plesetsk Cosmodrome highlights the Soviet Union's robust space launch capabilities during this era. While not a groundbreaking mission, Cosmos 1091 contributed to the broader Parus network, which played a key role in maintaining military communications and positioning accuracy.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Part of the Parus class, a Soviet military satellite system for navigation and communication.  
- **Launch Reliability:** Launched using the proven Kosmos-3M rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  
- **Cold War Context:** Operated during a period of intense space and military competition between the USSR and the West.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** April 7, 1979  
- **Time:** 06:20 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M (a Soviet orbital launch vehicle)  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class:** Parus (military navigation/communication satellite)  
- **Catalog Number (SCN):** 11320  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1979-028A  

### Operational Context  
- **Country:** Soviet Union (now Russia)  
- **Purpose:** Military navigation and communication support  
- **Related Systems:** Part of the broader Parus satellite network  

### Technical References  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** `Entity["Satellite", "11320"]`  
- **Wikipedia Coverage:** Available in Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report