# Cosmos 1814
**Wikidata**: [Q12753463](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753463)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1814

## Summary
Cosmos 1814 is a Strela-2M communications satellite launched by the Soviet Union on January 21, 1987, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It is part of a series of Soviet/Russian military communications satellites designed for secure military communications.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: January 21, 1987
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Satellite Type**: Strela-2M (military communications satellite)
- **COSPAR ID**: 1987-006A
- **Country of Origin**: Soviet Union (later Russia)
- **Launch Time**: 09:10:00 UTC
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr)

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1814?
A: Cosmos 1814 was a Strela-2M military communications satellite designed for secure military communications, likely used by the Soviet Union's armed forces.

### Q: Which rocket launched Cosmos 1814?
A: The satellite was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 on January 21, 1987.

### Q: Is Cosmos 1814 still operational?
A: The operational status of Cosmos 1814 is not specified in the provided source material.

### Q: What is the Strela-2M satellite class?
A: The Strela-2M is a model of Soviet/Russian communications satellite, and Cosmos 1814 is an example of this class.

### Q: Where can I find more information about Cosmos 1814?
A: Additional details may be available in Wikipedia articles in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1814 represents a key component of the Soviet Union's military communications infrastructure during the Cold War. The Strela-2M satellite class was designed to provide secure and reliable communication links for the country's armed forces. Launched in 1987, it was part of a broader effort to maintain military superiority through advanced satellite technology. While specific details about its operational role are limited, its existence underscores the Soviet Union's commitment to maintaining a robust space-based communications network. The satellite's launch and deployment contribute to the historical record of Cold War-era space activities, highlighting the strategic importance of space assets in military operations.

## Notable For
- **Military Communications**: One of the Strela-2M satellites, designed for secure military communications.
- **Cold War Era**: Launched during the peak of the Cold War, reflecting the Soviet Union's investment in space-based military infrastructure.
- **Kosmos-3M Launch**: Successfully deployed using the Kosmos-3M rocket, demonstrating reliability in Soviet space operations.
- **Plesetsk Launch Site**: Launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a key site for Soviet/Russian military and scientific missions.
- **COSPAR Identification**: Assigned the COSPAR ID 1987-006A, indicating its cataloging in international space tracking systems.

## Body
### Satellite Overview
Cosmos 1814 is a Strela-2M satellite, part of a series of Soviet/Russian military communications satellites. The Strela-2M class was designed to provide secure and reliable communication links for the Soviet military.

### Launch Details
- **Date**: January 21, 1987
- **Time**: 09:10:00 UTC
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132

### Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 1987-006A
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "17303"]

### Historical Context
Launched during the Cold War, Cosmos 1814 was part of the Soviet Union's efforts to maintain a robust military communications network in space. The Strela-2M satellites were likely used to support strategic military operations and maintain secure communication channels.

### Availability
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report