# Cosmos 1160
**Wikidata**: [Q12753136](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753136)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1160

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1160** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1160 is a Soviet military communication satellite, part of the Strela-1M class. It was launched on February 11, 1980, aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite was designated with the COSPAR ID 1980-012E and is also known as Kosmos 1160.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: February 11, 1980, at 23:32 UTC.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket.  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1M (military communication satellite).  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1980-012E.  
- **Alternative Name**: Kosmos 1160 is also referred to as Kosmos 1160.  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 11695.  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1160?  
A: Cosmos 1160 is a military communication satellite belonging to the Strela-1M class, used by the Soviet Union.  

### Q: When was Cosmos 1160 launched?  
A: It was launched on February 11, 1980, at 23:32 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1160?  
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1160 was part of the Strela-1M satellite series, which played a critical role in Soviet military communications during the Cold War. These satellites provided secure and reliable communication channels for military operations, enhancing the USSR's strategic capabilities. The launch of Cosmos 1160 and its siblings demonstrated the Soviet Union's advancements in space technology and its ability to deploy functional military assets in orbit.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the **Strela-1M** series, a key component of Soviet military communications.  
- Launched aboard the **Kosmos-3M** rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  
- One of several satellites deployed in 1980, showcasing the USSR's rapid satellite deployment capabilities.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: February 11, 1980.  
- **Time**: 23:32 UTC.  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.  
- **Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket.  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-1M (military communication satellite).  
- **Catalog Number**: 11695.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1980-012E.  

### Mission Context  
- Part of a broader Soviet effort to maintain secure military communications.  
- Demonstrated the reliability of the Kosmos-3M launch vehicle.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report