# Cosmos 1294
**Wikidata**: [Q12907351](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907351)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1294

## Summary
Cosmos 1294 is a Strela-1M satellite launched on August 6, 1981, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It is identified by the COSPAR ID 1981-074H and the SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) 12643.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: August 6, 1981
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **COSPAR ID**: 1981-074H
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 12643
- **Class**: Strela-1M
- **Country of Origin**: Soviet Union (later Russia)
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 11:49:00 UTC on August 6, 1981

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1294?
A: Cosmos 1294 was a Strela-1M satellite, part of a class of Soviet-era reconnaissance satellites.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1294 launched?
A: It was launched on August 6, 1981, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Cosmos 1294?
A: Its COSPAR ID is 1981-074H.

### Q: What is the SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) for Cosmos 1294?
A: The SCN for Cosmos 1294 is 12643.

### Q: Which rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1294?
A: The launch vehicle was a Kosmos-3M rocket.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1294 is part of the Soviet Union's Strela-1M satellite program, which was designed for military reconnaissance and electronic intelligence gathering. The Strela-1M satellites were part of a broader effort by the Soviet Union to maintain a sophisticated space-based surveillance network. The launch of Cosmos 1294, along with other satellites in the series, contributed to the Soviet Union's capabilities in space-based intelligence gathering. While the exact details of its mission are classified, the satellite's inclusion in the Strela-1M class indicates its role in supporting the Soviet military's strategic objectives. The Kosmos-3M rocket, used for this launch, was a reliable and frequently used launch vehicle for military satellites during the Cold War era.

## Notable For
- **Class Membership**: Part of the Strela-1M satellite series, known for military reconnaissance.
- **Launch Vehicle**: Launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet-era workhorse for military satellites.
- **COSPAR ID**: Uniquely identified as 1981-074H in the international satellite catalog.
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: Assigned the number 12643 in the U.S. Space Surveillance Network catalog.
- **Launch Site**: Launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a key Soviet spaceport for military missions.

## Body
### Classification
Cosmos 1294 is classified as a Strela-1M satellite, a series of Soviet military reconnaissance satellites. The Strela-1M satellites were part of the Soviet Union's broader space-based intelligence gathering efforts during the Cold War.

### Launch Details
- **Date**: August 6, 1981
- **Time**: 11:49:00 UTC
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132

### Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 1981-074H
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 12643

### Country of Origin
The satellite was launched by the Soviet Union, which later became Russia. The Kosmos-3M rocket was also a Soviet-era launch vehicle.

### Wikipedia Presence
Cosmos 1294 has Wikipedia entries in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) languages.

### Wolfram Language Entity
The satellite is referenced in Wolfram Language as `Entity["Satellite", "12643"]`.

### References
- **P248**: Q6272367 (source of key details)
- **P143**: Q206855 (reference for Soviet Union)
- **P143**: Q200386 (reference for COSPAR ID)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report