# Cosmos 528
**Wikidata**: [Q13566872](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566872)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-528

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 528** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 528 is 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**: November 1, 1972  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1972-087A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 06262  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1M (military communication satellite)  
- **Country**: Soviet Union (now Russia)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 02:08:00 UTC on November 1, 1972  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 528?  
A: Cosmos 528 was a military communication satellite designed to provide secure and reliable communications for Soviet armed forces as part of the Strela-1M network.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 528 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport used for military and scientific missions.  

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 528 into orbit?  
A: A Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle frequently used for deploying small military and scientific satellites.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 528 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 communication channels for Soviet forces, reducing reliance on vulnerable ground-based systems. The success of such satellites demonstrated the USSR's ability to deploy and maintain strategic orbital assets, contributing to the broader space race and military competition with the United States. Its launch also highlighted the operational capabilities of the Kosmos-3M rocket and Plesetsk Cosmodrome.  

## Notable For  
- Being part of the **Strela-1M** constellation, a key Soviet military communication system.  
- Launched aboard the **Kosmos-3M**, a highly reliable Soviet rocket with over 400 successful flights.  
- One of many satellites deployed from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome**, a historically significant launch site for Soviet/Russian space missions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: November 1, 1972  
- **Time**: 02:08:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-1M (military communication satellite)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1972-087A  
- **SCN**: 06262  

### Launch Vehicle  
- **Rocket**: Kosmos-3M  
- **Country**: Soviet Union/Russia  

### Operational Context  
- Part of a larger **constellation** supporting Soviet military communications.  
- Demonstrated the USSR's capability to deploy **secure orbital communication networks**.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report