# Cosmos 532
**Wikidata**: [Q12907733](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907733)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-532

## Summary
Cosmos 532 is a Soviet satellite launched on November 1, 1972, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It belongs to the Strela-1M class of satellites and is identified by COSPAR ID 1972-087E.

## Key Facts
- **SCN**: 06267  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 532  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1972-087E  
- **Instance of**: Strela-1M  
- **Launch date**: November 1, 1972  
- **Launch site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Launch vehicle**: Kosmos-3M  
- **Significant event**: Rocket launch at 02:08:00 on November 1, 1972  
- **Sitelink count**: 3 (Wikipedia coverage in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian)  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 532?  
A: The source material does not specify the mission purpose beyond its classification as a Strela-1M satellite and its launch event.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 532 launched?  
A: It was launched on November 1, 1972, at 02:08:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.  

### Q: What rocket was used for the launch?  
A: Cosmos 532 was deployed using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle.  

### Q: How is Cosmos 532 identified in space records?  
A: It is tracked by COSPAR ID 1972-087E and SCN 06267.  

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 532 exemplifies the Soviet Union's mid-20th-century satellite infrastructure, particularly the Strela-1M class designed for military communications. Its launch via the Kosmos-3M rocket highlights the reliability of this launch vehicle during the Cold War era. As part of the broader Cosmos program, it contributes to understanding Soviet space capabilities and technological development during this period, offering insights into historical space operations and satellite deployment strategies.

## Notable For
- **Class affiliation**: Only confirmed Strela-1M instance in the provided data.  
- **Launch precision**: Launched at 02:08:00 on November 1, 1972, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.  
- **Vehicle association**: Deployed by the Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet workhorse.  
- **Minimal documentation**: Only 3 Wikipedia sitelinks (Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian).  

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 532 is a Soviet satellite launched on November 1, 1972. It is classified under the Strela-1M satellite class and identified by COSPAR ID 1972-087E.  

### Launch Details
- **Date**: November 1, 1972  
- **Time**: 02:08:00  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  
- **Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  

### Identification
- **SCN**: 06267  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 532  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1972-087E  

### Classification
- **Instance of**: Strela-1M  

### Documentation
- **Wikipedia coverage**: 3 sitelinks (Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian)  
- **References**: Cited via Q6272367 and Q200386 in Wikidata.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report