# Cosmos 1680
**Wikidata**: [Q12907465](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907465)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1680

## Summary  
Cosmos 1680 is a Soviet Strela-2M communications satellite launched on September 4, 1985, to support military or governmental communications. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, marking another iteration of the reliable Strela-2M satellite series.  

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: September 4, 1985, at 07:05:00 UTC.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1985-079A.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 16011.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket.  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.  
- **Class/Type**: Strela-2M communications satellite.  
- **Country of Origin**: Soviet Union.  
- **Mission Type**: Military/government communications.  

## FAQs  
### Q: When was Cosmos 1680 launched?  
A: Cosmos 1680 was launched on September 4, 1985, at 07:05:00 UTC.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1680?  
A: It was a Strela-2M communications satellite designed to support military or governmental communications for the Soviet Union.  

### Q: How was Cosmos 1680 deployed?  
A: It was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in the Soviet Union.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1680 represents a critical component of the Soviet Union’s communications infrastructure during the Cold War era. As part of the Strela-2M satellite series, it contributed to secure and reliable communication networks, essential for military and governmental operations. Its launch on a Kosmos-3M rocket underscores the rocket’s reputation as a cost-effective and dependable launch vehicle for small satellites. While not individually famous, Cosmos 1680 exemplifies the systematic approach to satellite deployment that maintained Soviet strategic capabilities during the 1980s.  

## Notable For  
- **Strela-2M Class Membership**: Part of a widely used Soviet/Russian communications satellite model.  
- **Kosmos-3M Rocket Launch**: Demonstrated the rocket’s reliability for low-Earth orbit deployments.  
- **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Launch Site**: Highlighted the strategic importance of this facility for Soviet space operations.  
- **Cold War-Era Infrastructure**: Played a role in maintaining Soviet communication networks during a period of geopolitical tension.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date/Time**: September 4, 1985, at 07:05:00 UTC.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M (a Soviet/Russian rocket with a long operational history).  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a key Soviet spaceport.  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-2M, a second-generation communications satellite model.  
- **Identifiers**:  
  - **COSPAR ID**: 1985-079A.  
  - **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 16011.  

### Mission Context  
- **Purpose**: To provide communications support for Soviet military or governmental activities.  
- **Historical Significance**: Part of a network of satellites ensuring continuous communication capabilities during the Cold War.  

### Legacy  
- **Rocket Heritage**: The Kosmos-3M rocket, used for this launch, was retired in 2010 after decades of service.  
- **Strela-2M Series**: This satellite class was succeeded by newer models but remained operational well into the 21st century.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report