# Cosmos 1926
**Wikidata**: [Q12753520](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753520)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1926

## Summary
Cosmos 1926 is a Soviet Strela-1M military communications satellite launched on 1988-03-11. It was deployed into orbit from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

## Key Facts
- **Class:** Strela-1M military communications satellite
- **Launch Date:** 1988-03-11
- **COSPAR ID:** 1988-016C
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Serial Number:** 18939
- **Wikipedia Languages:** mk, sh, sr

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1926?
A: Cosmos 1926 is a Strela-1M class satellite, specifically designed for Soviet military communications purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1926 launched?
A: It was launched on 11 March 1988 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: What is Cosmos 1926's unique identifier?
A: It is cataloged with the serial number 18939 and the COSPAR identifier 1988-016C.

### Q: How is Cosmos 1926 identified in space catalogs?
A: It is listed as Entity["Satellite", "18939"] in Wolfram Language.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1926 is significant as a component of the Strela-1M system, a constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites developed by the Soviet Union to provide secure military communications. Launched during the late Cold War period, these satellites served a critical role in strategic command and control for the Soviet armed forces. Understanding Cosmos 1926 contributes to knowledge of Soviet space capabilities and military communication infrastructure during the 1980s. Its specific launch details and orbital parameters (though not fully detailed here) are crucial for historical analysis of Soviet space operations.

## Notable For
- Being a Strela-1M military communications satellite, distinct from non-military satellite types.
- Launch on 11 March 1988, a specific date in Soviet space history.
- Deployment via the Kosmos-3M rocket, a common Soviet launch vehicle.
- Launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet orbital launch facility.
- Identification by the unique serial number 18939 and COSPAR ID 1988-016C.

## Body
### Basic Information
- **Entity:** Cosmos 1926
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1926
- **Instance Of:** Strela-1M satellite class
- **Country:** Soviet Union
- **Sitelink Count:** 3
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "18939"]

### Mission Profile
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch
- **Launch Time (qualifier):** 00:18:00 on 1988-03-11
- **Launch Site (qualifier):** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket
- **Launch Date:** 1988-03-11
- **Start Point:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **COSPAR ID:** 1988-016C
- **Serial Number (SCN):** 18939

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report