# Cosmos 1474
**Wikidata**: [Q12753289](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753289)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1474

## Summary
Cosmos 1474 was a Soviet Strela-1M communications satellite launched on July 6, 1983. It was deployed into orbit using a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 as part of the Soviet military satellite program.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 1474 was a Strela-1M communications satellite launched on July 6, 1983
- The satellite's COSPAR ID is 1983-069B
- It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 at 00:31:00 on launch date
- The launch vehicle used was a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Soviet Union
- Cosmos 1474 is cataloged under the numerical identifier 14172 in some databases
- It has Wikipedia articles in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr)
- The satellite had a sitelink count of 3 across different language editions

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1474?
A: Cosmos 1474 was a Strela-1M communications satellite, part of the Soviet military communications network designed to provide secure communications for military and government purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1474 launched?
A: Cosmos 1474 was launched on July 6, 1983, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 at 00:31:00 local time.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1474?
A: The satellite was deployed into orbit using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle commonly used for military satellite deployments.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1474 represents an important component of Soviet military communications infrastructure during the Cold War era. As part of the Strela-1M satellite series, it contributed to the Soviet Union's strategic communications capabilities, enabling secure military command and control across vast distances. The Strela satellites were particularly significant for their role in nuclear command and control networks, providing redundancy and survivability in potential conflict scenarios. Cosmos 1474's launch occurred during a period of heightened tensions between the superpowers, making it a potentially critical asset for Soviet military operations.

## Notable For
- Part of the Strela-1M satellite series, which provided secure communications for Soviet military operations
- Launched during a critical Cold War period (1983) when tensions between superpowers were high
- Deployed via the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket, extensively used for Soviet military satellite launches
- Has multilingual presence on Wikipedia (Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian), indicating recognition in regional historical documentation

## Body
### Mission Overview
Cosmos 1474 was a Soviet military communications satellite launched as part of the Strela-1M series. The satellite was designed to provide secure communications for military command and control purposes. Its mission was part of the broader Soviet military space program aimed at establishing reliable space-based communications infrastructure.

### Launch Details
- Date: July 6, 1983
- Time: 00:31:00 (launch time)
- Location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch Vehicle: Kosmos-3M rocket
- COSPAR ID: 1983-069B
- Database Identifier: 14172

### Technical Specifications
As a Strela-1M satellite, Cosmos 1474 was part of a specific class of communications satellites with standardized designs. These satellites were characterized by their compact size and specialized communication capabilities tailored for military applications.

### Documentation
- Has 3 sitelinks across Wikipedia language editions
- Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr)
- Cataloged in Wolfram's entity system as Entity["Satellite", "14172"]

### Historical Context
The launch occurred during the later stages of the Cold War when the Soviet Union maintained extensive space-based communications capabilities. The Strela satellites were particularly important for maintaining command and control capabilities, including potential nuclear command networks.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report