# Cosmos 1562
**Wikidata**: [Q13566659](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566659)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1562

## Summary  
Cosmos 1562 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 to support secure military communications.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: May 28, 1984 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1984-052D ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 15001 ([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) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 21:52 UTC on May 28, 1984 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1562?  
A: Cosmos 1562 was a military communications satellite designed to provide secure and reliable communication links for Soviet armed forces.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1562 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 1562?  
A: The Kosmos-3M rocket, a proven Soviet launch vehicle, was used for its deployment ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1562 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 communication channels for strategic and tactical operations. Its successful deployment underscored the USSR's technological capabilities in space-based military systems, contributing to the broader geopolitical competition of the era. The satellite's legacy persists in Russia's continued reliance on similar systems for defense communications.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the **Strela-1M** constellation, a key Soviet military communications network.  
- Launched aboard the **Kosmos-3M**, one of the most reliable Soviet rockets.  
- Deployed from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome**, a historically significant launch site for military satellites.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: May 28, 1984  
- **Time**: 21:52 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **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))  
- **Catalog Number**: 15001 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1984-052D ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  

### Operational Context  
- **Primary Function**: Military communications ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union (later Russia) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report