# Cosmos 1912
**Wikidata**: [Q12753515](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753515)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1912

## Summary  
Cosmos 1912 (also written Kosmos 1912) is a Soviet‑Ukrainian military communications satellite of the **Strela‑3** class. It was launched on **15 January 1988** from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32** aboard a **Tsyklon‑3** expendable launch vehicle.

## Key Facts  
- **Satellite type:** Strela‑3 military communications satellite【source】  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1988‑002D【source】  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number):** 18791【source】  
- **Launch date and time:** 15 January 1988 at 03:49:21 UTC【source】  
- **Launch site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 32, Russia【source】  
- **Launch vehicle:** Tsyklon‑3 rocket【source】  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1912【source】  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)【source】  
- **Significant event recorded:** Rocket launch (point in time 1988‑01‑15)【source】

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1912?  
**A:** Cosmos 1912 was built as a **Strela‑3 military communications satellite**, providing secure, store‑and‑forward communications for Soviet armed forces.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1912 launched?  
**A:** It launched on **15 January 1988** from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32** at **03:49:21 UTC**.  

### Q: Which launch vehicle carried Cosmos 1912 into orbit?  
**A:** The satellite was placed into orbit by a **Tsyklon‑3** expendable launch vehicle.  

### Q: What identifiers are associated with Cosmos 1912?  
**A:** Its international designator is **1988‑002D**, and its Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) is **18791**.  

### Q: Is Cosmos 1912 known by any other name?  
**A:** Yes, it is also listed as **Kosmos 1912** in several sources.

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1912 represents a component of the Cold‑War era **Strela‑3** satellite constellation, a series designed to ensure reliable, encrypted communications for Soviet military units across vast territories. By employing the **Tsyklon‑3** launch system and operating from the strategically positioned **Plesetsk Cosmodrome**, the satellite contributed to the redundancy and resilience of the USSR’s tactical communication network. Understanding Cosmos 1912 helps illustrate how space‑based assets were integrated into terrestrial defense strategies, showcasing the interplay between launch technology, orbital platforms, and national security objectives during a pivotal period of aerospace development.

## Notable For  
- Being a **Strela‑3** class satellite, part of a dedicated military communications series.  
- Launch aboard the **Tsyklon‑3** vehicle, a workhorse of Soviet expendable launchers.  
- Deployment from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32**, a key northern launch complex.  
- Assigned the **COSPAR ID 1988‑002D** and **SCN 18791**, identifiers used for tracking and cataloguing.  
- Recorded in multiple language Wikipedia editions (mk, sh, sr), indicating cross‑regional interest.

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 1912 (Kosmos 1912) is classified as an **instance of the Strela‑3 satellite class**. Strela‑3 satellites were built to provide **store‑and‑forward communications** for Soviet military forces, enabling secure message relay without continuous ground‑station contact.

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 15 January 1988, 03:49:21 UTC.  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 32, a northern launch pad frequently used for military payloads.  
- **Vehicle:** Tsyklon‑3, a two‑stage, liquid‑propellant launch vehicle derived from the Soviet R‑7 family.  
- **Event:** The launch is recorded as a **rocket launch** significant event in the satellite’s timeline.

### Technical Classification  
| Property | Value | Source |
|----------|-------|--------|
| **Instance of** | Strela‑3 (military communications) | Wikidata |
| **COSPAR ID** | 1988‑002D | Wikidata |
| **SCN** | 18791 | Wikidata |
| **Launch vehicle** | Tsyklon‑3 | Wikidata |
| **Launch site** | Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 | Wikidata |

### Related Systems  
- **Strela‑3 class:** A Ukrainian‑origin communications satellite series used by the Soviet (later Russian) military.  
- **Tsyklon‑3 launch vehicle:** An expendable rocket employed for deploying a variety of payloads, including Strela‑3 satellites, from the Plesetsk complex.

### Documentation & References  
- Primary reference identifier **Q6272367** (source of structured data).  
- Additional language entries on Wikipedia (Macedonian, Serbo‑Croatian, Serbian) provide multilingual documentation of the satellite’s existence.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report