# Cosmos 1523
**Wikidata**: [Q12753318](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753318)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1523

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1523**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1523 is 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 and operated in low Earth orbit. The satellite facilitated secure military communications for the Soviet Union.

## Key Facts  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1984-001B  
- **Launch Date**: January 5, 1984  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 14612  
- **Class**: Strela-1M (military communications satellite)  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union (later Russia)  
- **Significant Event**: Launched at 20:09 UTC on January 5, 1984  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1523?  
A: Cosmos 1523 was a military communications satellite designed to provide secure, encrypted communications for Soviet armed forces.  

### Q: What rocket launched Cosmos 1523?  
A: It was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet workhorse launch vehicle used for deploying small payloads.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1523 launched from?  
A: The satellite was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport used for military and scientific missions.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1523 was part of the Strela-1M constellation, a critical component of Soviet military communications infrastructure during the Cold War. These satellites enabled secure, real-time data transmission for military operations, reducing reliance on vulnerable ground-based systems. Its launch underscored the Soviet Union’s emphasis on maintaining robust space-based defense capabilities. While now defunct, satellites like Cosmos 1523 laid the groundwork for modern military communications networks.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Provided encrypted communications for Soviet forces.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Deployed via the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket.  
- **Cold War Significance**: Part of a broader effort to secure military communications against interception.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: January 5, 1984  
- **Time**: 20:09 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M (a two-stage liquid-fueled rocket)  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-1M (a derivative of the Strela series)  
- **Catalog Number**: 14612 (assigned by NORAD)  
- **Orbit**: Likely low Earth orbit (LEO), typical for military comms satellites  

### Operational Context  
- **Constellation**: Part of a network supporting Soviet military communications.  
- **Legacy**: Contributed to the development of modern secure satellite communications systems.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report