# Cosmos 1235
**Wikidata**: [Q13566514](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566514)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1235

## Summary  
Cosmos 1235 (also known as Kosmos 1235) is a Soviet‑built Strela‑1M communications satellite that was launched on 23 December 1980 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle.

## Key Facts  
- **Satellite type:** Strela‑1M (military communications) – instance of the Strela‑1M class【source】.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1980‑102H【source】.  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number):** 12114【source】.  
- **Launch date and time:** 23 December 1980 at 22:48 UTC【source】.  
- **Launch vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M rocket, a Soviet launch system【source】.  
- **Launch site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132 in the former Soviet Union【source】.  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1235【source】.  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)【source】.  
- **Wolfram Language entity code:** `Entity["Satellite", "12114"]`【source】.  

## FAQs  
### Q: When was Cosmos 1235 launched?  
**A:** Cosmos 1235 was launched on 23 December 1980, with the launch occurring at 22:48 UTC.  

### Q: What launch vehicle carried Cosmos 1235 into orbit?  
**A:** The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos‑3M rocket, a Soviet‑manufactured launch vehicle.  

### Q: From which site did Cosmos 1235 lift off?  
**A:** The launch took place from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, specifically Site 132.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1235 exemplifies the Soviet Union’s extensive satellite program during the Cold War, showcasing the integration of the Strela‑1M communications series into its orbital assets. By deploying a Strela‑1M satellite, the USSR expanded its capability for secure, real‑time data relay across its military and governmental networks. The use of the reliable Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle and the Plesetsk Cosmodrome—a key northern launch complex—demonstrated the strategic flexibility of Soviet space operations, allowing launches from high‑latitude sites that could efficiently insert satellites into the required orbital inclinations. Understanding Cosmos 1235’s launch and classification provides insight into the broader architecture of Soviet communications infrastructure and the technological assets that underpinned it.

## Notable For  
- Being a member of the Strela‑1M satellite series, a dedicated Soviet communications constellation.  
- Launch on a Kosmos‑3M rocket, one of the most frequently used Soviet launchers of the era.  
- Deployment from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, highlighting the importance of northern launch facilities.  
- Assignment of the catalog number 12114, linking it to international satellite tracking databases.  

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 1235, also catalogued as Kosmos 1235, is a Soviet‑manufactured satellite classified under the Strela‑1M series. The Strela‑1M class was designed for military communications, providing a relay capability for secure transmissions.

### Identifiers  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number):** 12114.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1980‑102H.  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1235.  
- **Wolfram Language Entity:** `Entity["Satellite", "12114"]`.

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 23 December 1980, 22:48 UTC.  
- **Vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M rocket, a two‑stage launch system widely used by the Soviet space program.  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132, located in the Russian north‑west.  
- **Significant Event:** The launch itself is recorded as a notable rocket launch event at the specified time and location.

### Classification & Purpose  
- **Instance of:** Strela‑1M, indicating its role within the Soviet communications satellite fleet.  
- **Class Relationship:** Related to the broader Strela‑1M class and the Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle class.

### Documentation & References  
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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report