# Cosmos 2069
**Wikidata**: [Q12753595](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753595)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2069

## Summary  
Cosmos 2069 (also written Kosmos 2069) is a Soviet‑era Strela‑1M communications satellite that was launched on 6 April 1990 from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle. It carries the international designator 1990‑029F and is catalogued as satellite 20554.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date:** 6 April 1990 (03:13 UTC).  
- **Launch vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M rocket, a Russian‑built launch system.  
- **Launch site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 133 (Russia, former Soviet Union).  
- **Satellite class:** Strela‑1M, a series of low‑Earth‑orbit military communications satellites.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1990‑029F.  
- **Satellite catalog number (SCN):** 20554.  
- **Alternative name:** Kosmos 2069.  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr).  
- **Wolfram Language entity code:** `Entity["Satellite", "20554"]`.  

## FAQs  

### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2069?  
**A:** Cosmos 2069 is a Strela‑1M communications satellite, part of a Soviet/Russian low‑Earth‑orbit military communications constellation.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2069 launched?  
**A:** It was launched on 6 April 1990 at 03:13 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome’s Site 133 in the former Soviet Union.

### Q: Which launch vehicle carried Cosmos 2069 into orbit?  
**A:** The satellite was placed into orbit by a Kosmos‑3M rocket, a two‑stage launch vehicle developed in the Soviet Union.

### Q: What is the international designator for Cosmos 2069?  
**A:** Its COSPAR (International Designator) is **1990‑029F**.

### Q: Does Cosmos 2069 have any other names?  
**A:** Yes, it is also listed as **Kosmos 2069** in several sources.

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 2069 represents a component of the Soviet Union’s strategic communications infrastructure during the late Cold War period. As a Strela‑1M satellite, it provided secure, low‑latency data links for military and governmental users, enhancing command‑and‑control capabilities across the vast Soviet territory. Its launch from Plesetsk—a key northern launch complex—illustrates the reliance on domestic launch sites for rapid deployment of orbital assets. The use of the Kosmos‑3M vehicle, a workhorse of Soviet space operations, underscores the integration of proven launch technology with mission‑critical payloads. Understanding Cosmos 2069 helps trace the evolution of Russian military communications satellites, informs historical analyses of space‑based command networks, and provides context for contemporary Russian satellite constellations that build upon the Strela heritage.

## Notable For  
- Being a **Strela‑1M** satellite, a later, improved version of the original Strela series.  
- Launch on a **Kosmos‑3M** rocket, one of the most frequently used Soviet launch vehicles.  
- Deployment from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133**, a strategic northern launch pad.  
- Assignment of the **COSPAR ID 1990‑029F**, linking it to the global satellite catalog.  
- Inclusion in multiple **Wikipedia language editions**, indicating cross‑regional interest.

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 2069 (Kosmos 2069) is catalogued as satellite 20554 in the United States Space Command database. It belongs to the **Strela‑1M** class, a series of low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) communications satellites designed for military use.

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 6 April 1990, 03:13 UTC.  
- **Vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M, a two‑stage launch system capable of delivering payloads of up to ~1 t to LEO.  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 133, located in north‑western Russia (formerly the Soviet Union).  
- **Event:** Recorded as a **rocket launch** event in the satellite’s timeline, with the launch site and exact time documented.

### Technical Classification  
| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Instance of | Strela‑1M (satellite class) |
| COSPAR ID | 1990‑029F |
| SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) | 20554 |
| Launch vehicle | Kosmos‑3M |
| Launch site | Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 |
| Launch date | 1990‑04‑06 |
| Alias | Kosmos 2069 |

### Operational Role  
Strela‑1M satellites were intended to provide **store‑and‑forward** communications for Soviet armed forces, enabling secure transmission of short messages and telemetry between ground stations and mobile units. Their LEO altitude allowed for relatively short contact windows but rapid revisit times, suitable for tactical communication needs.

### References & External Identifiers  
- **Wolfram Language entity:** `Entity["Satellite", "20554"]`.  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr).  
- **Sitelink count:** 3 (indicating three language‑specific Wikipedia pages).  

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*All information above is drawn directly from the provided source material and associated references.*

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report