# Cosmos 505
**Wikidata**: [Q12753876](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753876)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-505

## Summary  
Cosmos 505 (also known as Kosmos 505) was a Soviet military communication satellite launched in 1972 as part of the Strela-1M constellation. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome to support secure military communications for the Soviet Union.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: July 20, 1972, at 18:10 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1972-057B ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 06118 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Strela-1M military communication satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union (later Russia) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 505?  
A: Cosmos 505 was a military communication satellite designed to provide secure and reliable messaging for Soviet armed forces as part of the Strela-1M network.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 505 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

### Q: Is Cosmos 505 still operational?  
A: No, it was part of an early-generation satellite system and is no longer active.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 505 played a critical role in the Soviet Union's military communications infrastructure during the Cold War. As part of the Strela-1M constellation, it ensured secure and resilient messaging for Soviet forces, reducing reliance on vulnerable ground-based systems. Its launch underscored the USSR's commitment to maintaining an independent space-based communication network, a strategic advantage in global military operations. Today, it represents an early milestone in military satellite technology, paving the way for modern secure communication systems.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Application**: One of many satellites in the Strela-1M series, emphasizing Soviet military space capabilities.  
- **Reliable Deployment**: Successfully launched aboard the proven Kosmos-3M rocket.  
- **Cold War Significance**: Contributed to secure Soviet communications during heightened geopolitical tensions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: July 20, 1972  
- **Time**: 18:10 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Rocket**: Kosmos-3M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 1972-057B ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  

### Operational Context  
- **Role**: Military communications ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union (later Russia) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855))

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report