# Cosmos 40
**Wikidata**: [Q1119652](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1119652)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-40

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 40** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 40 is a Soviet satellite launched in 1964 as part of the Strela-1 class of military communications satellites. It was carried into orbit by a Kosmos-1 rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The satellite was designated with the COSPAR ID 1964-046C and is also known as Kosmos 40.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: August 18, 1964  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-1 carrier rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 41  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1964-046C  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 00855  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 09:15:00 UTC from Baikonur  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 40  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 40?  
A: Cosmos 40 is a Strela-1 class satellite, a Soviet military communications satellite designed for secure communications.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 40 launched?  
A: It was launched on August 18, 1964, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 41 using a Kosmos-1 rocket.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Cosmos 40?  
A: The COSPAR ID for Cosmos 40 is 1964-046C.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 40 was part of the Strela-1 satellite series, which played a critical role in Soviet military communications during the Cold War. These satellites enabled secure and reliable communication channels for Soviet forces, enhancing operational coordination. The success of the Strela-1 program demonstrated advancements in satellite technology and contributed to the broader space race between the USSR and the United States.  

## Notable For  
- One of the early satellites in the Strela-1 series, showcasing Soviet advancements in military communications.  
- Launched using the Kosmos-1 rocket, a reliable carrier for Soviet satellites.  
- Contributed to the development of secure satellite communication networks.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: August 18, 1964  
- **Time**: 09:15:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 41  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-1  
- **Catalog Number**: 00855  

### Mission Context  
- Part of a series of Soviet military communications satellites.  
- Demonstrated the USSR's capability to deploy functional satellite networks for defense purposes.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report