# Cosmos 1292
**Wikidata**: [Q12753204](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753204)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1292

## Summary
Cosmos 1292 was a Soviet satellite launched on August 6, 1981, belonging to the **Strela-1M** class of spacecraft. It was deployed from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a **Kosmos-3M** launch vehicle. The satellite is identified by the international designator **1981-074F** and the satellite catalog number **12641**.

## Key Facts
*   **Classification:** Cosmos 1292 is an instance of the **Strela-1M** satellite class.
*   **Launch Date:** The spacecraft was launched on **August 6, 1981**.
*   **Launch Vehicle:** It was propelled into orbit by a **Kosmos-3M** rocket.
*   **Launch Site:** The launch originated from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132**.
*   **COSPAR ID:** Its international designation is **1981-074F**.
*   **Satellite Catalog Number:** It is tracked under number **12641**.
*   **Launch Event:** The specific rocket launch occurred at **11:49:00** on the date of departure.
*   **Origin:** The launch vehicle is associated with the **Soviet Union** (and later Russia).

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1292?
A: Cosmos 1292 was a satellite of the **Strela-1M** class. This designation indicates its specific model and functional role within the Soviet space program's satellite constellation.

### Q: When and how was Cosmos 1292 launched?
A: It was launched on **August 6, 1981**, at **11:49:00**. The launch was conducted using a **Kosmos-3M** rocket from the **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132**.

### Q: What are the unique identifiers for Cosmos 1292?
A: In international catalogs, it is identified by the COSPAR ID **1981-074F**. In satellite tracking databases, it is listed under the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) **12641**.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1292 serves as a specific historical data point within the extensive Soviet "Kosmos" program, a long-running series of satellites that encompassed a wide variety of military and scientific spacecraft. As an instance of the **Strela-1M** class, it contributes to the operational history of this specific tier of satellites, likely related to communications or tactical support based on the classification nomenclature used in the source data.

The entry is significant for researchers and historians tracking launch schedules and vehicle usage during the early 1980s. Specifically, it documents the utilization of the **Kosmos-3M** rocket—a workhorse of the Soviet and Russian space fleets—and the activity at **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132**. Precise timestamps and identifiers, such as the COSPAR ID (1981-074F) and SCN (12641), allow for the unambiguous cross-referencing of this specific object in global space object tracking databases.

## Notable For
*   **Strela-1M Classification:** Represents a specific operational class of Soviet spacecraft.
*   **Precise Launch Tracking:** Recorded with a precise launch time of **11:49:00**.
*   **Kosmos-3M Utilization:** Serves as a record of a mission using the two-stage Kosmos-3M launch vehicle.
*   **Plesetsk Operations:** Documents usage of Site 132 at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Body
### Mission Identity and Classification
Cosmos 1292 is formally classified as an instance of the **Strela-1M** satellite system. It is listed in space databases with a Wolfram Language entity code of `Entity["Satellite", "12641"]`. The satellite is also known by the alias "Kosmos 1292."

### Launch Details
The satellite was successfully delivered to orbit via a significant rocket launch event on **August 6, 1981**.
*   **Launch Vehicle:** The mission utilized a **Kosmos-3M** rocket, a vehicle associated with the Soviet Union and subsequently Russia.
*   **Location:** The launch took place at **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132**.
*   **Time:** The launch event is recorded precisely at **11:49:00**.

### Identifiers and Records
For tracking and archival purposes, Cosmos 1292 is associated with the following specific identifiers:
*   **COSPAR International Designator:** 1981-074F
*   **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 12641

The entity is referenced by sitelinks in multiple Wikipedia languages, including Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report