# Cosmos 1391
**Wikidata**: [Q12753251](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753251)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1391

## Summary
Cosmos 1391 was a Soviet satellite launched on July 21, 1982, classified within the Strela-1M series. It was deployed from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle at 06:31:00. The spacecraft is identified internationally by the COSPAR ID 1982-073D and Satellite Catalog Number 13378.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Cosmos 1391 is an instance of the Strela-1M satellite class.
- **Launch Date:** The satellite was launched on July 21, 1982.
- **Launch Time:** The launch event occurred at 06:31:00.
- **Launch Site:** It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.
- **Launch Vehicle:** The delivery system used was a Kosmos-3M rocket.
- **COSPAR ID:** The international designator for this entity is 1982-073D.
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** It holds the catalog number 13378.
- **Aliases:** The entity is also known as Kosmos 1391.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1391?
A: Cosmos 1391 was a Strela-1M class satellite, a type of spacecraft utilized by the Soviet Union.

### Q: When and how was Cosmos 1391 launched?
A: It was launched on July 21, 1982, at 06:31:00 using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

### Q: What are the specific identifiers for Cosmos 1391?
A: The satellite is identified by the COSPAR ID 1982-073D and the Satellite Catalog Number 13378.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1391 serves as a specific data point within the broader timeline of Soviet space operations during the Cold War era. As part of the Strela-1M class, it represents the continuous operational requirements of the Soviet military and scientific communities during the early 1980s. The entry highlights the extensive use of the Kosmos-3M launch vehicle, a workhorse rocket that facilitated the deployment of numerous Kosmos-series satellites.

The precise recording of this entity—documenting its specific launch window (06:31:00) and site (Plesetsk Site 132)—demonstrates the granular level of tracking maintained for orbital payloads. By cataloging these details, Cosmos 1391 helps historians and analysts understand launch cadences, site utilization at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, and the lifecycle of the Strela-1M satellite constellation. Its inclusion in databases like Wikidata and Wolfram Language ensures that the record of this specific orbital event remains accessible for computational analysis and historical reference.

## Notable For
- Being a documented member of the **Strela-1M** class of satellites.
- Launching via the **Kosmos-3M** rocket, a prominent Russian/Soviet launch vehicle.
- Having a precisely recorded **launch time** of 06:31:00.
- Being tracked under the **Satellite Catalog Number** 13378.
- Serving as a node in the massive **Kosmos** series of satellites.

## Body
### Launch and Deployment
Cosmos 1391 underwent a successful rocket launch event on July 21, 1982. The mission was executed from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, specifically utilizing Site 132. The launch vehicle responsible for placing the satellite into orbit was the Kosmos-3M, a rocket class associated with both the Soviet Union and Russia.

The specific parameters of the launch are recorded as follows:
- **Point in Time:** 1982-07-21
- **Event Time:** 06:31:00
- **Location:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132

### Classification and Identification
The entity is formally classified as an instance of a Strela-1M satellite. In international catalogs, it is distinguished by the COSPAR ID 1982-073D. Additionally, it is tracked via the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 13378. The entity is integrated into computational knowledge bases, identified by the Wolfram Language code `Entity["Satellite", "13378"]`.

### Related Entities
The satellite's deployment involved the **Kosmos-3M** rocket class. This launch vehicle is a notable component of Russian and Soviet aerospace history, with extensive documentation across various languages including mk (Macedonian), sh (Serbo-Croatian), and sr (Serbian).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report