# Cosmos 1475
**Wikidata**: [Q12907407](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907407)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1475

## Summary
Cosmos 1475 (also known as Kosmos 1475) was a Soviet military communications satellite launched in 1983 as part of the Strela-1M constellation. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and served as part of a low-orbit communication network.

## Key Facts
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-069C  
- **Launch Date**: July 6, 1983  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 14173  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1M  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union (later Russia)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 00:31:00 UTC  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1475?  
A: Cosmos 1475 was a military communications satellite designed to relay secure messages for Soviet armed forces as part of the Strela-1M network.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1475 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a Soviet/Russian spaceport known for military satellite deployments.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1475?  
A: A Kosmos-3M rocket, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle frequently used for low-orbit military and scientific payloads.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1475 was part of the Strela-1M system, a critical Soviet military communications network enabling secure data transmission for defense operations. These satellites provided redundancy and global coverage, ensuring command continuity during the Cold War. While not publicly documented for civilian use, the Strela series laid groundwork for later commercial and dual-purpose satellite communication systems. Its launch also reflects the Soviet Union’s emphasis on space-based military infrastructure during the 1980s.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Operated as part of a classified Soviet communications network.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed at exactly 00:31:00 UTC, highlighting meticulous Soviet launch scheduling.  
- **Legacy**: Contributed to the Strela constellation’s reputation for reliability in low-orbit communications.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: July 6, 1983  
- **Time**: 00:31:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 (a primary launch facility for Soviet military satellites).  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-1M (a derivative of the Strela series optimized for secure military comms).  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M, a two-stage rocket with a success rate exceeding 90%.  

### Operational Context  
- Part of a constellation providing global coverage for Soviet military communications.  
- Cataloged under NORAD SCN 14173 for space tracking purposes.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report