# Cosmos 1570
**Wikidata**: [Q12907436](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907436)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1570

## Summary  
Cosmos 1570 (also known as Kosmos 1570) is a Soviet‑era communications satellite of the **Strela‑2M** class. It was launched on **8 June 1984** from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132** aboard a **Kosmos‑3M** launch vehicle.

## Key Facts  
- **Cospar ID:** 1984‑056A【source】  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 15031【source】  
- **Instance of:** Strela‑2M communications satellite model【source】  
- **Launch date:** 8 June 1984 (UTC)【source】  
- **Launch site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132, Soviet Union【source】  
- **Launch vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M rocket【source】  
- **Significant event:** Rocket launch at 11:28 UTC on 8 June 1984 from Plesetsk Site 132【source】  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1570【source】  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)【source】  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1570?  
**A:** Cosmos 1570 is a **Strela‑2M communications satellite**, part of the Soviet Union’s series of military‑grade store‑and‑forward communication satellites.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1570 launched?  
**A:** It was launched on **8 June 1984** from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132** in the former Soviet Union.  

### Q: Which launch vehicle carried Cosmos 1570 into orbit?  
**A:** The satellite was placed into orbit by a **Kosmos‑3M** launch vehicle.  

### Q: What is the satellite’s catalog identifier?  
**A:** Its International Designator (Cospar ID) is **1984‑056A**, and its Satellite Catalog Number is **15031**.  

### Q: Does Cosmos 1570 have any other names?  
**A:** Yes, it is also referred to as **Kosmos 1570**.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1570 represents a component of the Soviet Union’s extensive **Strela‑2M communications constellation**, which provided reliable, low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) relay capabilities for military and governmental messaging. By operating in LEO, Strela‑2M satellites like Cosmos 1570 enabled rapid, store‑and‑forward transmission of short messages across the vast Soviet territory, reducing reliance on ground‑based infrastructure and enhancing secure communications during the Cold War era. Understanding Cosmos 1570’s launch and classification helps illustrate the broader strategy of Soviet space‑based communications, the technological choices (e.g., the use of the proven Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle), and the logistical framework of launching from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. For historians of space technology and communications, Cosmos 1570 offers a concrete data point in the evolution of orbital communication networks that prefigured modern satellite constellations.  

## Notable For  
- Being a **Strela‑2M** class satellite, part of a series that provided Soviet military communications.  
- Launch from the **strategic Plesetsk Cosmodrome**, a primary site for military payloads.  
- Utilization of the **Kosmos‑3M** launch vehicle, a workhorse of Soviet LEO missions.  
- Assigned the **International Designator 1984‑056A**, linking it to the global satellite cataloging system.  
- Recognized under multiple **Wikipedia language editions**, reflecting its documentation across Slavic-speaking regions.  

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 1570 (Kosmos 1570) is a Soviet communications satellite built to the **Strela‑2M** specification. The Strela‑2M series served as a low‑Earth‑orbit, store‑and‑forward messaging system for the Soviet armed forces and governmental agencies.  

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 8 June 1984, 11:28 UTC.  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132, Russian SFSR, USSR.  
- **Vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M, a two‑stage launch rocket widely used for LEO payloads.  
- **Event:** The launch is recorded as a **rocket launch** significant event in the satellite’s timeline.  

### Technical Classification  
- **Instance of:** Strela‑2M (communications satellite).  
- **Cospar ID:** 1984‑056A, indicating the year and sequential launch order.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 15031, used by tracking agencies to monitor the object in orbit.  

### Operational Role  
While specific mission details are not listed, Strela‑2M satellites traditionally performed **store‑and‑forward communications**, relaying short messages between ground stations and other satellites. This capability reduced latency and provided a resilient communication pathway independent of terrestrial networks.  

### References & Identifiers  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1570.  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** `Entity["Satellite", "15031"]`.  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr).  

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*All information presented is derived directly from the provided source material.*

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report