# Cosmos 534
**Wikidata**: [Q13566874](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566874)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-534

## Summary
Cosmos 534 is a Soviet military communications 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:** 1972-087G  
- **Satellite Class:** Strela-1M (military communications)  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132  
- **Country of Origin:** 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 534?  
A: It was a military communications satellite designed to support secure Soviet military communications as part of the Strela-1M network.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 534 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in the Soviet Union (now Russia).  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 534?  
A: A Kosmos-3M rocket carried it into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 534 was part of the Strela-1M satellite constellation, a critical Soviet military communications system during the Cold War. These satellites enabled secure, low-latency messaging for military operations, reducing reliance on vulnerable ground-based systems. Its deployment reinforced Soviet strategic communications capabilities, ensuring command continuity in potential conflict scenarios. The Kosmos-3M rocket's reliability also demonstrated Soviet launch vehicle proficiency, contributing to the broader space race.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Part of the Strela-1M network, a key Soviet secure communications system.  
- **Launch Precision:** Deployed at a specific time (02:08:00 UTC) on November 1, 1972.  
- **Historical Context:** Operated during the Cold War, reflecting Soviet space-military integration.  

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

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class:** Strela-1M (military communications)  
- **Constellation Role:** One of multiple satellites in the Strela-1M network.  

### Rocket and Deployment  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M, a Soviet two-stage rocket.  
- **Country of Operation:** Soviet Union (later Russia).  

### Operational Context  
- **Era:** Cold War (1970s)  
- **Primary Use:** Secure military messaging for Soviet forces.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report