# Cosmos 1924
**Wikidata**: [Q13566731](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566731)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1924

## Summary
Cosmos 1924 is a Soviet Strela-1M communications satellite launched on March 11, 1988, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It served as part of the Soviet military satellite communications network.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Instance of the Strela-1M satellite class.
- **Launch Date:** March 11, 1988.
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket.
- **COSPAR ID:** 1988-016A.
- **Serial Number (SCN):** 18937.
- **Sitelink Count:** 3 (Wikipedia in mk, sh, sr).
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch occurring at 00:18:00 UTC on March 11, 1988, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1924?
A: Cosmos 1924 was a Strela-1M satellite, designed for military communications as part of the Soviet Union's space-based communication network.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1924 launched?
A: It was launched on March 11, 1988, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 at 00:18:00 UTC.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 1924?
A: The satellite was deployed into orbit using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle.

### Q: What is the COSPAR designation for Cosmos 1924?
A: Its COSPAR ID is 1988-016A.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1924 represents a significant component of the Soviet Union's Cold War-era military satellite infrastructure. As a Strela-1M satellite, it contributed to the secure, long-range communications capabilities vital for Soviet military command and control. These satellites played a crucial role in maintaining operational readiness and coordination across vast distances, reflecting the technological and strategic priorities of the Soviet space program during the late 1980s. Understanding Cosmos 1924 provides insight into the specific capabilities and deployment patterns of Soviet military communications satellites during this period.

## Notable For
- Being a specific instance of the Strela-1M satellite class.
- Its precise launch parameters: March 11, 1988, 00:18:00 UTC from Plesetsk Site 132.
- Utilization of the Kosmos-3M launch vehicle.
- Its unique COSPAR identifier: 1988-016A.
- Its serial number within the Soviet satellite catalog: 18937.

## Body
### Basic Identification
- **Entity:** Cosmos 1924
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1924
- **Instance Of:** Strela-1M
- **COSPAR ID:** 1988-016A
- **Serial Number (SCN):** 18937

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date:** March 11, 1988
- **Launch Time:** 00:18:00 UTC
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch (qualifier: location - Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132; time - 00:18:00; date - 1988-03-11)

### Technical & Catalog Information
- **Class:** Strela-1M
- **Country of Origin:** Soviet Union
- **Wikipedia Languages:** mk (Macedonian), sh (Serbo-Croatian), sr (Serbian)
- **Sitelink Count:** 3
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "18937"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report