# Cosmos 1799
**Wikidata**: [Q13566703](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566703)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1799

## Summary
Cosmos 1799 is a Soviet satellite launched on November 21, 1986, using a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132. It belongs to the Strela-1M satellite class and carries the COSPAR identifier 1986-092F.

## Key Facts
- Launched on November 21, 1986, at 02:00:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- COSPAR ID: 1986-092F
- Satellite catalog number (SCN): 17143
- Instance of Strela-1M satellite class
- Launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Soviet Union
- Associated with a rocket launch event at the specified time and location
- Has 3 sitelinks across Wikipedia in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "17143"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1799?
A: Cosmos 1799 was part of the Strela-1M satellite class, which typically provided military communications services for the Soviet Union. As a Strela-1M satellite, it served as part of the Soviet military communications network.

### Q: Which rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1799?
A: Cosmos 1799 was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet space launch vehicle developed in the 1960s. This three-stage rocket was commonly used for launching military satellites into orbit from Soviet cosmodromes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1799 launched?
A: Cosmos 1799 was launched on November 21, 1986, at 02:00:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, which is a Russian spaceport located in Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia.

### Q: How is Cosmos 1799 classified?
A: Cosmos 1799 is classified as a Strela-1M satellite and is part of the Cosmos series of satellites, which were Soviet (and later Russian) spacecraft used for various military, scientific, and civilian purposes.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1799 matters as it represents a significant node in the Soviet Union's military communications satellite network during the late Cold War period. As part of the Strela-1M class, it contributed to the infrastructure that enabled secure military communications for Soviet forces. Launches like this were critical components of the ongoing space race between the superpowers, with each satellite deployment serving both practical military purposes and strategic signaling. The Kosmos-3M rocket used for this launch was a workhorse of the Soviet space program, having launched numerous military satellites since its development.

## Notable For
- One of the satellites in the Strela-1M class, a Soviet military communications system
- Launched during the late Cold War period on November 21, 1986
- Used the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket, a staple of Soviet military space launches
- Part of the broader Cosmos satellite series, which included hundreds of military, scientific, and experimental spacecraft
- Has documentation in multiple Wikipedia languages, indicating its recognized significance

## Body
### Mission and Purpose
Cosmos 1799 was a Soviet satellite belonging to the Strela-1M class, which provided military communications services. As part of this class, it likely served as a communications relay for Soviet military forces.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched on November 21, 1986, at 02:00:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132. This launch facility in northern Russia was one of the busiest Soviet spaceports, particularly for military satellite deployments.

### Technical Specifications
- Satellite class: Strela-1M
- COSPAR ID: 1986-092F
- Satellite catalog number (SCN): 17143
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M (a Soviet three-stage orbital launch vehicle)

### Launch Vehicle
The Kosmos-3M rocket used for this launch was developed in the 1960s and became one of the most frequently used Soviet launch vehicles. It was particularly favored for launching military satellites into low Earth orbit.

### Program Context
Cosmos 1799 was part of the broader Cosmos program, which encompassed hundreds of Soviet (and later Russian) spacecraft. The Cosmos designation was used for a wide variety of missions, including military reconnaissance, communications, scientific research, and technology demonstration satellites.

### Documentation and Recognition
The satellite has been documented in three Wikipedia language editions: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr), indicating its recognized significance in these regions.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report