# Cosmos 1763
**Wikidata**: [Q12907486](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907486)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1763

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1763**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1763 is a Soviet/Russian communications satellite of the Strela-2M class, launched in 1986. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and served as part of a military communications network.

## Key Facts  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1986-052A  
- **Launch Date**: July 16, 1986, at 04:21:00 UTC  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-2M (military communications)  
- **Spacecraft Catalog Number**: 16860  
- **Alternative Name**: Kosmos 1763  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union/Russia  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1763?  
A: Cosmos 1763 was a military communications satellite designed to relay secure messages for Soviet/Russian armed forces as part of the Strela-2M network.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 1763 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport used for military and scientific missions.  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 1763?  
A: A Kosmos-3M rocket, a reliable Soviet/Russian launch vehicle, carried Cosmos 1763 into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1763 was part of the Strela-2M satellite constellation, a critical component of Soviet and later Russian military communications. These satellites enabled secure, global messaging for defense operations during the Cold War and beyond. The Strela-2M system provided redundancy and resilience, ensuring uninterrupted communication even in contested environments. Cosmos 1763’s launch underscored the Soviet Union’s investment in space-based military infrastructure, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions of the era.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Operated as part of a classified communications network for Soviet/Russian forces.  
- **Reliable Deployment**: Launched via the proven Kosmos-3M rocket, which had a high success rate.  
- **Historical Context**: Reflects Cold War-era space militarization efforts.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: July 16, 1986  
- **Time**: 04:21:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Model**: Strela-2M  
- **Catalog Number**: 16860  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M  

### Operational Context  
- **Function**: Military communications  
- **Constellation**: Part of the Strela-2M network  

### References  
- Wikidata, NASA Space Science Data Coordinated Archive  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report