# Cosmos 1394
**Wikidata**: [Q12753252](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753252)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1394

## Summary
Cosmos 1394 is a Soviet military communications satellite, part of the Strela-1M class. It was launched on July 21, 1982, aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132. The satellite was designated with the COSPAR ID 1982-073G and is also known as Kosmos 1394.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: July 21, 1982 (source: Q6272367)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1982-073G (source: Q200386)  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1M (source: Q6272367)  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket (source: Q6272367)  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 (source: Q6272367)  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 13381 (source: Q6272367)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 06:31:00 UTC on July 21, 1982 (source: Q6272367)  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 1394  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1394?  
A: Cosmos 1394 is a Strela-1M-class military communications satellite, part of a Soviet-era constellation.  

### Q: When was Cosmos 1394 launched?  
A: It was launched on July 21, 1982, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Cosmos 1394?  
A: The COSPAR ID is 1982-073G, a unique identifier for space missions.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1394 was part of the Strela-1M satellite network, a critical Soviet military communications system during the Cold War. These satellites provided secure, low-bandwidth communications for military and intelligence operations, ensuring command and control capabilities in remote regions. The use of the Kosmos-3M rocket, a reliable launch vehicle, highlights the Soviet Union's emphasis on maintaining robust orbital infrastructure. While no longer operational, Cosmos 1394 represents the broader technological and strategic efforts of the era in space-based communications.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Part of the Strela-1M constellation, designed for secure military communications.  
- **Launch Reliability**: Deployed via the proven Kosmos-3M rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space launches.  
- **Historical Context**: Reflects Cold War-era space technology and strategic priorities.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: July 21, 1982  
- **Time**: 06:31:00 UTC (source: Q6272367)  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 (source: Q6272367)  
- **Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket (source: Q6272367)  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-1M (source: Q6272367)  
- **Catalog Number**: 13381 (source: Q6272367)  
- **Alias**: Kosmos 1394  

### Operational Context  
- **Purpose**: Military communications (implied by Strela-1M classification)  
- **Era**: Cold War (1982 launch date)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report