# Cosmos 1161
**Wikidata**: [Q12907312](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907312)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1161

## Summary  
Cosmos 1161 was a Soviet military communications satellite launched on February 11, 1980. It belonged to the Strela-1M class and was deployed from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

## Key Facts  
- COSPAR ID: 1980-012F  
- SCN (Satellite Catalog Number): 11696  
- Launch date: February 11, 1980  
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- Satellite class: Strela-1M  
- Country of origin: Soviet Union  
- Aliases: Kosmos 1161  
- Launch time: 23:32 UTC  
- Wikipedia languages: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is Cosmos 1161?  
A: Cosmos 1161 is a Soviet-era military communications satellite, part of the Strela-1M series. It was launched on February 11, 1980, to support secure radio communications.

### Q: When was Cosmos 1161 launched?  
A: Cosmos 1161 was launched on February 11, 1980, at 23:32 UTC from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the Soviet Union.

### Q: What kind of satellite is Cosmos 1161?  
A: Cosmos 1161 is a Strela-1M-class satellite, designed for low-Earth orbit military communications, particularly for transmitting encrypted messages to mobile units.

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1161 represents a key component of the Soviet Union's strategic communication infrastructure during the Cold War. As part of the Strela-1M program, it contributed to enhancing command and control capabilities across remote and mobile military units. These satellites were notable for their reliability and role in maintaining secure, store-dump communication links. The deployment of such systems underscored the USSR’s efforts to modernize its military technology and maintain operational security in global geopolitical contexts.

## Notable For  
- Part of the Strela-1M military satellite series  
- Launched using the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket  
- One of many Cosmos-branded missions under the Soviet space program  
- Designed for secure, store-and-forward tactical communications  
- Represents Soviet advancements in low-orbit communication satellite technology  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
Cosmos 1161 was a military communications satellite operated by the Soviet Union. It was part of the broader Cosmos program, which encompassed various scientific and defense-related missions.

### Technical Classification  
- **Class**: Strela-1M  
- **Purpose**: Secure tactical communications via store-and-forward relay  
- **Orbit Type**: Low Earth Orbit (LEO)  
- **SCN**: 11696  

### Launch Details  
- **Date**: February 11, 1980  
- **Time**: 23:32 UTC  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132  
- **Rocket**: Kosmos-3M (a two-stage liquid-fueled launch vehicle used extensively by the USSR)  

### Operational Context  
The Strela-1M satellites, including Cosmos 1161, were primarily used for military purposes, enabling secure communication with ground forces, especially in remote regions. They formed part of a larger constellation aimed at improving battlefield coordination and intelligence dissemination.

### Legacy and Documentation  
While detailed public information on individual Cosmos missions remains limited due to their classified nature, Cosmos 1161 is documented through orbital databases and international tracking systems like the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) and COSPAR ID. Its inclusion in multiple language Wikipedias reflects ongoing interest in cataloging Cold War-era space assets.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report