# Cosmos 1252
**Wikidata**: [Q12753185](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753185)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1252

## Summary  
Cosmos 1252 (also known as Kosmos 1252) was a Soviet military communications satellite launched in 1981 as part of the Strela-1M constellation. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite served as part of a low-orbit communication network for the Soviet Union.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: March 6, 1981, at 11:31:00 UTC.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket.  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1981-022C.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 12322.  
- **Class**: Strela-1M (military communications satellite).  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union (later Russia).  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1252?  
A: Cosmos 1252 was a military communications satellite designed to relay secure messages for the Soviet armed forces as part of the Strela-1M network.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1252 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 1252?  
A: A Kosmos-3M rocket, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle, was used for the mission.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1252 was part of the Strela-1M constellation, a critical component of Soviet military communications during the Cold War. These satellites provided secure, low-latency messaging for military operations, ensuring command and control capabilities even in remote areas. The Strela-1M system was an evolution of earlier Soviet communication satellites, improving reliability and coverage. Its deployment underscored the USSR's emphasis on maintaining robust military infrastructure in space, a key aspect of Cold War-era strategic competition.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Operated as part of a secure Soviet military communication network.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed successfully via Kosmos-3M, a workhorse of Soviet rocketry.  
- **Cold War Context**: Represented Soviet efforts to maintain space-based military superiority.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: March 6, 1981.  
- **Time**: 11:31:00 UTC.  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 (a primary launch facility for Soviet military satellites).  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-1M (low-orbit military communications satellite).  
- **Catalog Number**: 12322 (as recorded in satellite tracking databases).  

### Mission Context  
- **Constellation**: Part of a larger network of Strela-1M satellites ensuring global military communications coverage.  
- **Legacy**: Contributed to the USSR's secure military messaging infrastructure during the Cold War.  

### Technical References  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1981-022C (official international designation).  
- **Wolfram Entity**: Entity["Satellite", "12322"] (recognized in computational databases).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report