# Cosmos 1256
**Wikidata**: [Q12907339](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907339)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1256

## Summary
Cosmos 1256 was a Soviet satellite launched on March 6, 1981, belonging to the Strela-1M class. It was deployed from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle. The satellite is identified by the COSPAR ID 1981-022G and the Satellite Catalog Number 12326.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Cosmos 1256 is an instance of the **Strela-1M** satellite class.
- **Launch Date:** The satellite was launched on **March 6, 1981**.
- **Launch Time:** The launch took place at **11:31:00**.
- **Launch Vehicle:** It was delivered into orbit by a **Kosmos-3M** rocket.
- **Launch Site:** The launch originated from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132**.
- **COSPAR ID:** The international designator for this entity is **1981-022G**.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** The US Space Command identifier is **12326**.
- **Aliases:** The entity is also known as **Kosmos 1256**.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1256?
A: Cosmos 1256 was a satellite of the **Strela-1M** class. It was launched as part of the Soviet Union's space program.

### Q: When and how was Cosmos 1256 launched?
A: Cosmos 1256 was launched on **March 6, 1981**, at **11:31:00**. It was sent into orbit using a **Kosmos-3M** rocket from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132**.

### Q: What are the specific identifiers for Cosmos 1256?
A: The satellite is identified by the **COSPAR ID 1981-022G** and the **Satellite Catalog Number 12326**. In the Wolfram Language, it is coded as `Entity["Satellite", "12326"]`.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1256 serves as a representative example of the Soviet Union's extensive space activities during the early 1980s. As a specific entry within the broader "Cosmos" program—which the Soviet Union used to designate a wide array of satellites—this entity illustrates the operational deployment of the **Strela-1M** class. The mission highlights the utility of the **Kosmos-3M** launch vehicle, a workhorse rocket used for numerous Soviet military and scientific satellites.

Furthermore, the detailed tracking data associated with Cosmos 1256, including its precise launch time and location (Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132), provides valuable historical data for orbital analysis. Its designation as "1981-022G" places it within the chronological record of objects launched that year, aiding researchers in cataloging orbital debris and historical satellite deployments. The existence of aliases and language variants (such as mk, sh, and sr) also reflects its documentation across different international knowledge bases.

## Notable For
- Being a documented unit of the **Strela-1M** satellite series.
- Launching aboard the **Kosmos-3M**, a prominent Russian/Soviet rocket class with a distinct site link presence.
- Deployment from the specific infrastructure of **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132**.
- Possessing a precise launch timestamp (11:31:00) recorded in structured data.
- Being indexed in the Wolfram Language dataset as a distinct satellite entity.

## Body
### Mission Profile
Cosmos 1256 was executed as a rocket launch mission on March 6, 1981. The event is classified as a "rocket launch" significant event, deploying the Strela-1M object into orbit. The mission originated from the Soviet Union, utilizing the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, specifically Site 132.

### Technical Specifications
The entity is categorized as a **Strela-1M** class object. It was boosted by a **Kosmos-3M** launch vehicle, a two-stage rocket derived from the R-14 ballistic missile, widely used for launching Kosmos satellites.

**Identifiers and Data:**
*   **Instance of:** Strela-1M
*   **COSPAR ID:** 1981-022G
*   **Satellite Catalog Number:** 12326
*   **Wolfram Language Code:** `Entity["Satellite", "12326"]`

### Launch Details
The launch was precisely logged at **11:31:00** on **1981-03-06**. The launch point was **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132**. The launch vehicle is associated with the Russian rocket class **Kosmos-3M**.

### Related Entities
*   **Strela-1M:** The class of satellite for this entity.
*   **Kosmos-3M:** The launch vehicle used to deploy the satellite.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report