# Cosmos 1230
**Wikidata**: [Q12753171](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753171)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1230

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1230**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1230 (also spelled Kosmos 1230) was a Soviet military communications satellite launched in 1980 as part of the Strela-1M constellation. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and operated in low Earth orbit.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: December 23, 1980 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1980-102C ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 12109 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 22:48 UTC on December 23, 1980 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1230?  
A: Cosmos 1230 was a military communications satellite designed to relay secure messages for Soviet armed forces as part of the Strela-1M network.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1230 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

### Q: Is Cosmos 1230 still operational?  
A: No, like most Strela-1M satellites, it had a limited operational lifespan and is no longer active.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1230 was part of the Strela-1M constellation, a critical Soviet military communications system during the Cold War. These satellites provided secure, low-latency messaging for tactical military operations, ensuring command continuity in potential conflict scenarios. The Strela-1M series demonstrated the USSR’s ability to deploy resilient space-based communications infrastructure, influencing later satellite designs. Its launch also highlighted the reliability of the Kosmos-3M rocket, which became one of the most frequently used Soviet launch vehicles.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Operated as part of a secure Soviet military communications network.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed successfully alongside other Strela-1M satellites in a clustered launch.  
- **Historical Context**: Launched during heightened Cold War tensions, underscoring the strategic importance of space-based communications.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: December 23, 1980  
- **Time**: 22:48 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Orbit**: Low Earth Orbit (exact parameters not specified in sources)  

### Operational Context  
- Part of a larger Soviet effort to modernize military communications.  
- Demonstrated the reliability of clustered satellite deployments using the Kosmos-3M rocket.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report