# Cosmos 1254
**Wikidata**: [Q12753186](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753186)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1254

## Summary
Cosmos 1254 is a Strela-1M satellite launched on March 6, 1981, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It is part of the Soviet Union's Kosmos satellite program, which included military and reconnaissance missions.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: March 6, 1981
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1M
- **COSPAR ID**: 1981-022E
- **Wikidata ID**: Q12324
- **Country of Origin**: Soviet Union
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 11:31:00 UTC on March 6, 1981

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1254?
A: Cosmos 1254 was a Strela-1M satellite, part of the Soviet Union's Kosmos program, which included military and reconnaissance missions.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1254 launched?
A: It was launched on March 6, 1981, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: What was the purpose of the Kosmos program?
A: The Kosmos program was a Soviet satellite program that included military, reconnaissance, and scientific missions.

### Q: What is the Strela-1M satellite class?
A: The Strela-1M was a class of Soviet military satellites used for communications and reconnaissance purposes.

### Q: How many languages has Cosmos 1254 been documented in?
A: It has been documented in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) Wikipedia languages.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1254 is part of the Soviet Union's Kosmos satellite program, which played a significant role in military and reconnaissance operations during the Cold War. The Strela-1M satellite class, of which Cosmos 1254 was an example, was designed for communications and surveillance. The launch of Cosmos 1254, along with other Kosmos satellites, contributed to the Soviet Union's space capabilities and intelligence-gathering efforts. While the program has since ended, its legacy remains in the history of space exploration and military technology.

## Notable For
- **Military Satellite**: Part of the Soviet Union's Kosmos program, which included military and reconnaissance missions.
- **Strela-1M Class**: A specialized satellite class used for communications and surveillance.
- **Cold War Era**: Launched during the peak of the Cold War, reflecting the Soviet Union's space ambitions.
- **Kosmos-3M Rocket**: The launch vehicle used was a Kosmos-3M, a reliable Soviet rocket for satellite deployments.
- **Plesetsk Cosmodrome**: Launched from Site 132, a key facility for Soviet space missions.

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 1254 was a Strela-1M satellite launched on March 6, 1981, as part of the Soviet Union's Kosmos program. The satellite was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

### Satellite Classification
- **Class**: Strela-1M
- **Program**: Kosmos
- **Country**: Soviet Union

### Launch Details
- **Date**: March 6, 1981
- **Time**: 11:31:00 UTC
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132

### Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 1981-022E
- **Wikidata ID**: Q12324
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1254

### Documentation
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "12324"]

### Significance
Cosmos 1254 is part of a series of satellites launched under the Kosmos program, which included military and reconnaissance missions. The Strela-1M class was designed for communications and surveillance, contributing to the Soviet Union's space and intelligence capabilities. The launch occurred during the Cold War, reflecting the era's geopolitical tensions and technological advancements.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report