# Cosmos 1954
**Wikidata**: [Q13566738](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566738)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1954

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1954**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1954 is a Soviet/Russian military communications satellite of the Strela-2M class. Launched in 1988 aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, it was part of a network providing secure communications for Soviet forces. It operated from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1988-053A  
- **Launch Date**: June 21, 1988  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 133  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-2M (military communications)  
- **Spacecraft Catalog Number**: 19256  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union (later Russia)  
- **Significant Event**: Launched at 16:26 UTC  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1954?  
A: It was a military communications satellite designed to provide secure, encrypted messaging for Soviet armed forces.  

### Q: What rocket launched Cosmos 1954?  
A: It was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.  

### Q: Is Cosmos 1954 still operational?  
A: No, Strela-2M satellites typically had limited lifespans, and Cosmos 1954 is no longer active.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1954 was part of the Strela-2M constellation, a critical Cold War-era military communications system. These satellites enabled encrypted messaging for Soviet forces, ensuring secure command and control across vast territories. The Strela-2M network was a key asset in maintaining military readiness and strategic coordination during a period of heightened geopolitical tension. Its launch underscored the Soviet Union’s investment in space-based military infrastructure, influencing later developments in secure satellite communications.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Provided secure tactical communications for Soviet forces.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed successfully via the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket.  
- **Cold War Significance**: Part of a broader effort to maintain strategic communications superiority.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 21, 1988  
- **Time**: 16:26 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Model**: Strela-2M  
- **Function**: Military communications (store-and-forward messaging)  

### Operational Context  
- **Constellation**: Part of a larger Strela-2M network supporting Soviet military operations.  
- **Legacy**: Contributed to the evolution of secure military satellite systems.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report