# Cosmos 1486
**Wikidata**: [Q12907412](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907412)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1486

## Summary
Cosmos 1486 is a Soviet Strela-2M communications satellite launched on August 3, 1983. It was deployed into orbit using a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 1486 is a Strela-2M model communications satellite
- It was launched on August 3, 1983 at 12:40:00
- The satellite has a COSPAR ID of 1983-079A
- It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- The launch vehicle used was a Kosmos-3M rocket
- The satellite has a SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) of 14240
- It has 3 Wikipedia language editions (Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian)
- The satellite has a Wolfram Language entity code of Entity["Satellite", "14240"]

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1486?
A: Cosmos 1486 is a Strela-2M model communications satellite, which was a type of Soviet/Russian communications satellite used for military communications.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1486 launched?
A: Cosmos 1486 was launched on August 3, 1983 at 12:40:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 1486?
A: The COSPAR ID for Cosmos 1486 is 1983-079A, which is an international identifier for space objects.

### Q: How many Wikipedia language editions exist for Cosmos 1486?
A: Cosmos 1486 has 3 Wikipedia language editions: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1486 represents a significant component of the Soviet military communications network during the Cold War era. As part of the Strela-2M satellite series, it contributed to the Soviet Union's capability for secure military communications across vast distances. These satellites played a crucial role in maintaining command and control systems for Soviet military operations. The Strela-2M satellites were part of a larger constellation designed to provide reliable communications for military forces, particularly in remote areas where traditional communication infrastructure was unavailable or vulnerable. The launch of Cosmos 1486 on August 3, 1983, demonstrates the ongoing Soviet investment in space-based military communications during this period.

## Notable For
- Being part of the Strela-2M communications satellite series, which was specifically designed for military communications
- Having a unique COSPAR ID (1983-079A) that distinguishes it from other space objects
- Being launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a significant Soviet launch facility
- Having a SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) of 14240, which is used by NORAD and other space tracking organizations
- Being one of the satellites with limited Wikipedia coverage, having only 3 language editions

## Body
### Basic Information
Cosmos 1486 is a Soviet communications satellite that belongs to the Strela-2M class. The satellite was launched on August 3, 1983, at 12:40:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket as the launch vehicle.

### Technical Specifications
- Satellite Class: Strela-2M
- COSPAR ID: 1983-079A
- SCN: 14240
- Launch Date: August 3, 1983
- Launch Time: 12:40:00
- Launch Site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch Vehicle: Kosmos-3M

### Documentation and References
- The satellite has 3 Wikipedia language editions: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr)
- It has a Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "14240"]
- The satellite has 3 sitelinks across different language editions of Wikipedia

### Related Entities
- Strela-2M: The model/class of the satellite
- Kosmos-3M: The rocket used for the launch
- Soviet Union: The country responsible for the satellite program

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report