# Cosmos 1741
**Wikidata**: [Q12907481](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907481)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1741

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1741** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1741 is a Soviet/Russian military communications satellite of the Strela-2M class. It was launched on April 17, 1986, aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132. The satellite was part of a Cold War-era communications network.

## Key Facts  
- **Class**: Strela-2M (Soviet/Russian military communications satellite)  
- **Launch Date**: April 17, 1986  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1986-030A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 16681  
- **Alternative Name**: Kosmos 1741 is also referred to as Kosmos 1741  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 21:02:00 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1741?  
A: Cosmos 1741 was a military communications satellite designed for secure Soviet/Russian military communications as part of the Strela-2M network.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1741 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport used for military and scientific missions.  

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 1741 into orbit?  
A: It was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, a reliable Soviet/Russian launch vehicle used for deploying small payloads.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1741 was part of the Strela-2M satellite network, a critical Cold War-era military communications system operated by the Soviet Union and later Russia. These satellites provided secure, low-latency communications for military operations, ensuring command and control capabilities even in contested environments. The Strela-2M series was an evolution of earlier Soviet communications satellites, improving reliability and performance. Cosmos 1741’s launch reflects the continued investment in space-based military infrastructure during the late Cold War period.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Part of the Strela-2M network, supporting secure Soviet/Russian military communications.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Deployed via the Kosmos-3M, a workhorse rocket for Soviet/Russian satellite launches.  
- **Cold War Context**: Represented ongoing Soviet efforts to maintain space-based military advantages.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: April 17, 1986  
- **Time**: 21:02:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-2M  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1986-030A  
- **Catalog Number**: 16681  

### Mission Context  
- **Primary Function**: Military communications  
- **Network**: Part of the Strela-2M constellation  

### Related Entities  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-2M  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report