# Cosmos 1998
**Wikidata**: [Q12753560](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753560)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1998

## Summary
Cosmos 1998 is a Strela-3 military communications satellite launched on February 10, 1989, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 using a Tsyklon-3 rocket. It is part of the Soviet-era Strela satellite constellation, designed for secure military communications.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: Strela-3 military communications satellite
- **Launch Date**: February 10, 1989
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-3
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32
- **Launch Time**: 15:13:56 UTC
- **COSPAR ID**: 1989-009E
- **Instance of**: Strela-3 class satellite
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Available in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1998?
A: Cosmos 1998 was a Strela-3 satellite designed for secure military communications, part of the Soviet-era Strela satellite constellation.

### Q: Which rocket launched Cosmos 1998?
A: The satellite was launched using a Tsyklon-3 rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 on February 10, 1989.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Cosmos 1998?
A: The COSPAR ID for Cosmos 1998 is 1989-009E.

### Q: Where can I find more information about Cosmos 1998?
A: Detailed information is available in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian Wikipedia articles.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1998 was part of the Strela satellite network, a Soviet-era system designed to provide secure military communications. The Strela constellation was critical for maintaining encrypted voice and data links between strategic command centers and field units. While the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, the Strela system continued to operate under Russian control, ensuring continuity in military communications infrastructure. The satellite's launch and operation highlight the advanced technological capabilities of the Soviet space program during the Cold War era.

## Notable For
- **Military Communications**: One of the Strela-3 satellites, designed for secure voice and data transmission.
- **Tsyklon-3 Launch**: Successfully deployed using the Tsyklon-3 rocket, a Soviet-era expendable launch vehicle.
- **Plesetsk Launch Site**: Launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32, a key facility for Soviet/Russian military satellite deployments.
- **COSPAR Identification**: Assigned the COSPAR ID 1989-009E, standard for tracking space objects.

## Body
### Classification
Cosmos 1998 is classified as a Strela-3 satellite, part of the Soviet-era Strela constellation. The Strela system was developed to provide secure military communications, including encrypted voice and data links for strategic command and control.

### Launch Details
- **Date**: February 10, 1989
- **Time**: 15:13:56 UTC
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-3
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32

### Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 1989-009E
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

### Historical Context
The Strela system was a critical component of the Soviet military's space-based communications infrastructure. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the system was inherited by Russia, ensuring continued operational capability. Cosmos 1998 represents one of the many satellites deployed to maintain this network.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report