# Cosmos 1326
**Wikidata**: [Q12907361](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907361)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1326

## Summary
Cosmos 1326 is a Soviet military communications satellite launched in 1981 as part of the Strela-1M constellation. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite served as part of a low-orbit communication network for Soviet military operations.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** November 28, 1981  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1981-116G  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 12981  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Satellite Class:** Strela-1M  
- **Operational Country:** Soviet Union/Russia  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch occurred at 18:08 UTC  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1326?  
A: Cosmos 1326 was a military communications satellite designed to relay secure messages for Soviet armed forces as part of the Strela-1M network.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1326 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport used for military and scientific missions.  

### Q: Is Cosmos 1326 still operational?  
A: No, it was part of a low-orbit constellation with a limited lifespan, and there are no records indicating its continued operation today.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1326 played a critical role in Soviet military communications during the Cold War, enabling secure and reliable data transmission for strategic operations. As part of the Strela-1M constellation, it contributed to a decentralized network that was resilient against signal jamming or interception. While now obsolete, its legacy persists in modern military satellite systems that prioritize redundancy and encryption. The mission also highlights the technological competition between superpowers during the space race era.  

## Notable For  
- One of several Strela-1M satellites launched in the early 1980s.  
- Deployed via the widely used Kosmos-3M rocket, known for its reliability.  
- Contributed to Soviet military communications infrastructure during heightened Cold War tensions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** November 28, 1981  
- **Time:** 18:08 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** Strela-1M (military communications satellite)  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M (Soviet/Russian rocket)  
- **Orbit:** Low Earth Orbit (exact parameters unspecified)  

### Operational Context  
- Part of a constellation providing secure military communications.  
- Followed earlier Strela-1 satellites, with improved capabilities.  
- Demonstrated Soviet advancements in space-based military technology.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report