# Cosmos 1452
**Wikidata**: [Q12753280](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753280)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1452

## Summary  
Cosmos 1452 (also known as Kosmos 1452) was a Soviet communications satellite launched in 1983 as part of the Strela-2M series. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and served as a military communications relay in low Earth orbit.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: April 12, 1983 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-031A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Model**: Strela-2M, a Soviet/Russian military communications satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Spacecraft Catalog Number**: 13991 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 18:20 UTC on April 12, 1983 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1452?  
A: Cosmos 1452 was a military communications satellite designed to relay secure communications for Soviet forces, part of the Strela-2M series.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1452 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 1452?  
A: The Kosmos-3M, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle, was used for its deployment.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1452 was part of the Strela-2M satellite network, a critical component of Soviet military communications during the Cold War. These satellites provided secure, low-latency messaging for military operations, ensuring command and control capabilities even in remote regions. The Strela series demonstrated the USSR's advancements in space-based communications, contributing to the broader strategic competition with NATO. While not as publicly prominent as other Soviet space programs, these satellites played a vital role in maintaining military readiness and global influence.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Operated as part of a secure Soviet military communications network.  
- **Reliable Deployment**: Launched via the proven Kosmos-3M rocket, known for its high success rate.  
- **Cold War Significance**: Contributed to Soviet strategic communications infrastructure during heightened tensions.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- Cosmos 1452 was launched on **April 12, 1983**, at **18:20 UTC** from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132**.  
- The **Kosmos-3M** rocket successfully placed it into orbit.  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Model**: Strela-2M, a Soviet military communications satellite.  
- **Catalog Number**: 13991 (as recorded in space tracking databases).  

### Operational Context  
- Part of a constellation providing **secure military communications**.  
- Operated in **low Earth orbit**, ensuring rapid signal relay for Soviet forces.  

### Historical Significance  
- Reflects Soviet emphasis on **dual-use space technology** during the Cold War.  
- Demonstrated the reliability of the **Kosmos-3M** launch system for military payloads.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report