# Cosmos 1269
**Wikidata**: [Q12753194](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753194)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1269

## Summary
Cosmos 1269 was a Soviet communications satellite launched on May 7, 1981. Categorized as a Strela-2M model, it was deployed from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos-3M rocket. The satellite is identified internationally by the designator 1981-041A and the Satellite Catalog Number 12442.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Cosmos 1269 is an instance of the Strela-2M class of Soviet/Russian communications satellites.
- **Launch Date:** The satellite was launched on May 7, 1981.
- **Launch Time:** The specific launch event occurred at 13:21:00.
- **Launch Site:** It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.
- **Launch Vehicle:** The delivery system used was a Kosmos-3M rocket.
- **COSPAR ID:** The international designator for this entity is 1981-041A.
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** The US Space Command (SCN) number is 12442.
- **Significant Event:** The entity's major recorded event is a rocket launch (Mission Status: Launch).
- **Also Known As:** The satellite is aliased as "Kosmos 1269".

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1269?
A: Cosmos 1269 was a Strela-2M model, which is a class of Soviet and later Russian communications satellites.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1269 launched?
A: The satellite was launched on May 7, 1981, at 13:21:00 from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 1269?
A: It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1269 serves as a specific historical data point within the extensive Soviet "Cosmos" satellite program. As a Strela-2M satellite, it represents a component of the Soviet-era communications infrastructure, utilizing the specific capabilities of that satellite class for relaying information.

The entry is significant for space history tracking due to its precise launch parameters. It illustrates the operational use of the Kosmos-3M rocket, a workhorse of the Soviet and Russian space programs, and highlights the activity at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, specifically Site 132, during the early 1980s. With a precise launch time recorded at 13:21:00 and a unique COSPAR ID (1981-041A), this entity helps fill the chronological record of objects placed in orbit during that period. Its presence in multiple Wikipedia language editions (Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian) and the Wolfram Language entity database further underscores its recognition in global technical and encyclopedic records.

## Notable For
- **Specific Satellite Class:** Being a confirmed unit of the Strela-2M communications satellite series.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Utilizing the Kosmos-3M rocket, a prominent launch system for military and scientific satellites.
- **Site Specificity:** Being launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a key location for Kosmos launches.
- **Precise Timestamp:** Having a recorded launch time精确 to the second (13:21:00).
- **Unique Identifiers:** Possessing distinct identifiers including COSPAR ID 1981-041A and SCN 12442.

## Body
### Mission Overview
Cosmos 1269 was a man-made object sent into orbit under the Soviet space program. It followed the naming convention of the Cosmos program, which was used to designate a wide variety of Soviet satellites, including communications systems like the Strela-2M.

### Technical Specifications
The entity is classified as a **Strela-2M** [class], indicating its role as a communications satellite. It is linked to the Soviet Union and Russia in terms of origin and operation.

### Launch Logistics
The satellite's journey to space began at the **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132**. The launch took place on **1981-05-07**. The "significant event" associated with this entity is the rocket launch itself, which occurred at exactly **13:21:00** UTC. The launch vehicle responsible for putting Cosmos 1269 into orbit was the **Kosmos-3M** [class], a two-stage rocket derived from the R-14 ballistic missile.

### Identifiers and Records
To distinguish it from other space debris and active satellites, Cosmos 1269 is assigned the **COSPAR ID** (International Designator) of **1981-041A**. This code indicates it was the primary object (A) of the 41st launch of 1981. Additionally, it holds the **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)** **12442** in the US Space Command's database. The Wolfram Language recognizes this entity via the code `Entity["Satellite", "12442"]`.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report