# Cosmos 1618
**Wikidata**: [Q12753363](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753363)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1618

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1618**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1618 is a Ukrainian military communications satellite of the Strela-3 class, launched in 1985 aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket. It was part of a Soviet-era satellite network designed for secure military communications. The satellite remains notable for its role in Cold War-era space technology.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** January 15, 1985 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1985-003B ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-3 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 15470 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class:** Strela-3 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1618  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1618?  
A: It was a military communications satellite designed for secure data transmission as part of the Soviet Strela-3 network.  

### Q: What rocket launched Cosmos 1618?  
A: It was launched aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.  

### Q: Is Cosmos 1618 still operational?  
A: No, it was part of a Cold War-era satellite network and is no longer active.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1618 was part of the Strela-3 satellite constellation, a critical Soviet military communications system during the Cold War. These satellites provided secure and reliable data links for Soviet armed forces, ensuring operational coordination even in contested environments. The use of Tsyklon-3 rockets demonstrated Soviet launch capabilities, while Plesetsk Cosmodrome served as a key strategic launch site. Today, Cosmos 1618 represents an era of military space competition and technological advancement in satellite communications.  

## Notable For  
- One of multiple Strela-3 satellites deployed for military communications.  
- Launched during the Cold War, reflecting Soviet military space priorities.  
- Part of a network that influenced later secure satellite communication systems.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** January 15, 1985  
- **Time:** 14:50:59 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class:** Strela-3  
- **Function:** Military communications  
- **Catalog Number:** 15470  

### Launch Vehicle  
- **Type:** Tsyklon-3  
- **Origin:** Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch system  

### Historical Context  
- Part of a broader Soviet effort to maintain secure military communications via satellite.  
- Demonstrated the reliability of Tsyklon-3 launches from Plesetsk.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report