# Cosmos 1392
**Wikidata**: [Q13566586](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566586)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1392

## Summary  
Cosmos 1392 (also known as Kosmos 1392) was a Soviet military communications satellite launched in 1982 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 system for secure military communications.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: July 21, 1982  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1982-073E  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 13379  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1M  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union (later Russia)  
- **Significant Event**: Launched at 06:31:00 UTC  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1392?  
A: Cosmos 1392 was a Strela-1M-class military communications satellite, part of a Soviet-era constellation for secure military messaging.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1392 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1392?  
A: The Kosmos-3M, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle, was used for its deployment.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1392 was part of the Strela-1M system, a critical component of Soviet military communications during the Cold War. These satellites provided secure, low-latency messaging for military operations, ensuring command continuity in scenarios where traditional communications might be compromised. The Strela constellation demonstrated the USSR's investment in space-based military infrastructure, influencing later satellite communication systems. Its launch also highlights the role of Plesetsk Cosmodrome as a key site for Soviet military space missions.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Part of a secure Soviet military communications network.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Deployed via the widely used Kosmos-3M rocket.  
- **Cold War Context**: Operated during a period of heightened space-based military competition.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- **Date**: July 21, 1982  
- **Time**: 06:31:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-1M (military communications satellite)  
- **Catalog Number**: 13379  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 1982-073E  

### Operational Context  
- **Constellation**: Part of the Strela-1M network for secure military messaging.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M, a Soviet workhorse rocket with over 400 launches.  
- **Legacy**: Contributed to Soviet/Russian military satellite infrastructure.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report