# Cosmos 1190
**Wikidata**: [Q12753149](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753149)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1190

## Summary  
Cosmos 1190 (also known as Kosmos 1190) is a Soviet communications satellite of the Strela-2M class. It was launched on July 1, 1980, aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite was part of a military communications network operated by the Soviet Union.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: July 1, 1980 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1980-056A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-2M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Spacecraft Catalog Number**: 11869 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 07:12:00 UTC from Plesetsk ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1190?  
A: Cosmos 1190 is a Strela-2M-class military communications satellite operated by the Soviet Union.  

### Q: When was Cosmos 1190 launched?  
A: It was launched on July 1, 1980, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1190?  
A: It was part of a Soviet military communications network, facilitating secure data transmission for defense operations.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1190 was a critical component of the Soviet Union's military communications infrastructure during the Cold War. As part of the Strela-2M series, it provided secure and reliable communication channels for military operations, enhancing the USSR's strategic capabilities. The satellite's launch underscored the importance of space-based assets in national defense and highlighted the technological competition between superpowers. Its legacy persists in modern military satellite systems, which continue to evolve from these early designs.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Part of a classified Soviet communications network for defense operations.  
- **Launch Precision**: Successfully deployed at 07:12:00 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.  
- **Historical Context**: Launched during the Cold War, reflecting the era's space race dynamics.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: July 1, 1980  
- **Time**: 07:12:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Model**: Strela-2M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Catalog Number**: 11869 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Mission Context  
- **Purpose**: Military communications  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union  
- **Legacy**: Contributed to the development of modern military satellite systems.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report