# Cosmos 1927
**Wikidata**: [Q12907529](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907529)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1927

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1927**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1927 is a Soviet military communications satellite launched in 1988 as part of the Strela-1M constellation. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and is cataloged under the satellite catalog number 18940.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: March 11, 1988  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1988-016D  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 18940  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1M  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union/Russia  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 00:18:00 UTC on March 11, 1988  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 1927?  
A: Cosmos 1927 is a Strela-1M-class military communications satellite operated by the Soviet Union.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 1927 launched?  
A: It was launched on March 11, 1988, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR designation for Cosmos 1927?  
A: Its COSPAR ID is **1988-016D**, indicating its launch sequence in 1988.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1927 was part of the Strela-1M constellation, a critical Soviet military communications network used for secure data transmission. These satellites played a key role in Cold War-era strategic communications, ensuring reliable command and control for Soviet forces. While not publicly documented in detail, Strela satellites were essential for maintaining operational secrecy and coordination across vast territories.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Part of a classified Soviet communications system.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed via Kosmos-3M, a highly reliable Soviet rocket.  
- **Cold War Significance**: Contributed to Soviet strategic communications infrastructure.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: March 11, 1988  
- **Time**: 00:18:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1M  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M  
- **Catalog Number**: 18940  

### Operational Context  
- **Purpose**: Military communications  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union (later Russia)  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report