# Cosmos 1197
**Wikidata**: [Q12753153](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753153)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1197

## Summary  
Cosmos 1197 (also known as Kosmos 1197) is a Soviet military communications 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, at 00:42:00 UTC.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket.  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1980-058F.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 11880.  
- **Class**: Strela-1M, a Soviet military communications satellite.  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1197.  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1197?  
A: Cosmos 1197 is a Strela-1M-class military communications satellite, part of a Soviet network for secure military communications.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1197 launched?  
A: It was launched on July 9, 1980, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Cosmos 1197?  
A: The COSPAR ID for Cosmos 1197 is 1980-058F.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1197 was part of the Strela-1M satellite network, which played a critical role in Soviet military communications during the Cold War. These satellites provided secure, reliable communication channels for military operations, ensuring command and control capabilities even in remote or contested environments. The Strela-1M system was a key component of the Soviet Union's strategic communications infrastructure, highlighting the importance of space-based assets in national security.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Part of the Strela-1M network, designed for secure military communications.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Launched aboard the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  
- **Historical Context**: Operated during the Cold War, reflecting the era's emphasis on military space technology.  

## 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.  
- **Function**: Military communications.  
- **Catalog Number**: 11880.  

### Operational Context  
- **Network**: Part of a larger constellation of Strela-1M satellites.  
- **Purpose**: Secure military communications for the Soviet Union.  

### References  
- Data sourced from Wikidata and academic references, including satellite catalog entries.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report