# Cosmos 1363
**Wikidata**: [Q12907369](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907369)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1363

## Summary
Cosmos 1363 is a Soviet military communications satellite launched in 1982 as part of the Strela-1M constellation. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

## Key Facts
- **COSPAR ID**: 1982-040G  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 13166  
- **Launch Date**: May 6, 1982  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1M  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union (later Russia)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 18:07 UTC on May 6, 1982  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1363?  
A: Cosmos 1363 was a military communications satellite designed for secure Soviet military communications as part of the Strela-1M constellation.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1363 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a Soviet/Russian spaceport primarily used for military missions.  

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 1363 into orbit?  
A: It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle known for reliability in delivering small payloads to low Earth orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1363 was part of the Strela-1M constellation, which played a critical role in Soviet military communications during the Cold War. These satellites enabled secure, low-latency messaging for Soviet armed forces, ensuring operational coordination across vast territories. The Kosmos-3M rocket's successful deployment demonstrated Soviet launch reliability, contributing to the USSR's strategic space capabilities. While now defunct, Cosmos 1363 represents an era of military space competition and technological advancement in satellite communications.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Part of the Strela-1M constellation, a key Soviet military communications system.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed successfully at a specific time (18:07 UTC) on May 6, 1982.  
- **Legacy**: Contributed to Soviet/Russian dominance in secure military satellite communications.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: May 6, 1982  
- **Time**: 18:07 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-1M  
- **Catalog Number**: 13166  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1982-040G  

### Operational Context  
- **Constellation**: Part of a network providing secure military communications.  
- **Historical Significance**: Launched during the Cold War, enhancing Soviet strategic capabilities.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report