# Cosmos 1195
**Wikidata**: [Q12907323](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907323)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1195

## Summary  
Cosmos 1195 (also known as Kosmos 1195) is a Soviet military communication satellite belonging to the Strela-1M class. It was launched on July 9, 1980, aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite was part of a network designed for secure military communications.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: July 9, 1980 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1980-058D ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 11878 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Strela-1M ([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))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 00:42:00 UTC on July 9, 1980 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1195  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1195?  
A: Cosmos 1195 was a military communication satellite designed to provide secure communications for the Soviet armed forces as part of the Strela-1M network.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1195 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a Soviet/Russian spaceport known for military satellite deployments.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1195?  
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle used for orbital missions.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1195 was part of the Strela-1M constellation, a critical component of Soviet military communications during the Cold War. These satellites enabled secure and reliable data transmission for military operations, ensuring command and control capabilities even in remote areas. The Strela-1M system represented advancements in satellite communication technology, contributing to the USSR's strategic defense infrastructure. Its launch underscored the importance of space-based assets in Cold War-era military planning.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Part of the Strela-1M network, a key Soviet military communication system.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed at a specific time (00:42:00 UTC) to ensure orbital insertion accuracy.  
- **Historical Context**: Launched during heightened Cold War tensions, reflecting the militarization of space.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: July 9, 1980  
- **Time**: 00:42:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-1M  
- **Catalog Number**: 11878  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1980-058D  

### Mission Context  
- **Purpose**: Military communications  
- **Network**: Part of the Strela-1M constellation  
- **Operator**: Soviet Armed Forces  

### Technical References  
- Wikidata: [Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)  
- COSPAR ID: [1980-058D](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report