# Cosmos 593
**Wikidata**: [Q12753914](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753914)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-593

## Summary
Cosmos 593 (also known as Kosmos 593) was a Soviet military communication satellite launched in 1973. It belonged to the Strela-1M class of satellites and was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: October 2, 1973, at 21:46:00 UTC  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1M (military communication satellite)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1973-069F  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 06850  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union (later Russia)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 593?  
A: Cosmos 593 was a Strela-1M-class military communication satellite operated by the Soviet Union.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 593 launched?  
A: It was launched on October 2, 1973, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 593?  
A: As part of the Strela-1M series, it likely facilitated secure military communications for the Soviet Union.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 593 was part of the Soviet Union's efforts to maintain robust military communication networks during the Cold War. The Strela-1M satellites played a critical role in ensuring secure and reliable data transmission for military operations. Its launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a key Soviet/Russian spaceport, highlights the strategic importance of such missions. While not as publicly prominent as other space programs, these satellites were essential for national security and operational coordination.  

## Notable For  
- One of several Strela-1M satellites launched during the Cold War era.  
- Launched aboard the widely used Kosmos-3M rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  
- Part of a classified military communication network, underscoring its strategic value.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: October 2, 1973  
- **Time**: 21:46:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-1M (military communication satellite)  
- **Catalog Number**: 06850  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1973-069F  

### Launch Vehicle  
- **Rocket**: Kosmos-3M  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union (later Russia)  

### Operational Context  
- Part of a broader Soviet military satellite network.  
- Likely used for secure, low-latency communication between military units.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report