# Cosmos 1354
**Wikidata**: [Q12753234](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753234)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1354

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1354** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1354 (also known as Kosmos 1354) was a Soviet/Russian military communications satellite of the Strela-2M class. Launched in 1982 aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, it operated as part of a low-orbit communication network for secure military messaging.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** April 28, 1982 (02:52:00 UTC)  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 (USSR/Russia)  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1982-037A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 13148  
- **Model:** Strela-2M (Soviet/Russian military communications satellite)  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1354  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1354?  
A: It was a Strela-2M-class military communications satellite, designed for secure low-orbit messaging.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1354 launched?  
A: It launched on April 28, 1982, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in the Soviet Union (now Russia).  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 1354?  
A: A Kosmos-3M rocket carried it into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1354 was part of the Soviet Union’s Strela satellite network, a critical Cold War-era system for secure military and government communications. These satellites enabled encrypted messaging across vast distances, particularly for tactical military operations. The Strela-2M series improved upon earlier models with enhanced reliability and lifespan, supporting Soviet strategic interests during a period of heightened global tensions. Its launch underscored the USSR’s investment in space-based communication infrastructure, a domain where both superpowers competed for dominance.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Operated as a secure relay for Soviet/Russian military communications.  
- **Launch Precision:** Deployed via the widely used Kosmos-3M rocket, known for its reliability.  
- **Low-Orbit Network:** Part of a constellation providing global coverage for tactical messaging.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- **Date:** April 28, 1982  
- **Time:** 02:52:00 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 (a major Soviet/Russian launch facility).  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Model:** Strela-2M (a Soviet/Russian military comsat class).  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M (a two-stage liquid-fueled rocket).  

### Operational Context  
- **Purpose:** Secure military messaging via low Earth orbit.  
- **Constellation Role:** One of multiple Strela satellites ensuring continuous coverage.  

### Identifiers  
- **COSPAR:** 1982-037A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 13148  
- **Alternative Name:** Kosmos 1354 (common Cyrillic transliteration).  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report