# Cosmos 1522
**Wikidata**: [Q12753317](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753317)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1522

## Summary  
Cosmos 1522 (also known as Kosmos 1522) was a Soviet military communications satellite launched in 1984 as part of the Strela-1M constellation. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome to support secure military communications for the Soviet Union.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** January 5, 1984 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1984-001A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 14611 ([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))  
- **Satellite Class:** Strela-1M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Operator:** Soviet Union (later Russia)  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 20:09 UTC on January 5, 1984 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1522?  
A: Cosmos 1522 was a military communications satellite designed to facilitate secure communications for Soviet armed forces as part of the Strela-1M network.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1522 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 1522?  
A: A Kosmos-3M rocket, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle, was used for the mission ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1522 played a critical role in the Soviet Union's military communications infrastructure during the Cold War. As part of the Strela-1M constellation, it ensured secure and resilient communications for Soviet defense operations, reducing reliance on vulnerable ground-based systems. The satellite's deployment underscored the USSR's technological capabilities in space-based military applications, contributing to the broader strategic competition with NATO. Its legacy persists in Russia's continued use of similar satellite systems for military and governmental communications.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Communications:** Part of the Strela-1M network, a key Soviet/Russian military satellite system.  
- **Reliable Deployment:** Successfully launched aboard the proven Kosmos-3M rocket.  
- **Cold War Significance:** Contributed to Soviet strategic communications during heightened geopolitical tensions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** January 5, 1984  
- **Time:** 20:09 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class:** Strela-1M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Operational Context  
- **Role:** Military communications  
- **Operator:** Soviet Union (later Russia)  
- **Constellation:** Part of the Strela-1M network

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report