# Cosmos 595
**Wikidata**: [Q13566885](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566885)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-595

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 595**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 595 is a Soviet military communications satellite launched in 1973 as part of the Strela-1M constellation. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome to support secure military communications for the Soviet Union.  

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** October 2, 1973, at 21:46:00 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:** 1973-069H ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Class:** Strela-1M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Alternative Name:** Kosmos 595  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number):** 06852 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 595?  
A: Cosmos 595 was a military communications satellite designed to facilitate secure data transmission for Soviet armed forces as part of the Strela-1M network.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 595 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a primary Soviet/Russian military spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 595 into orbit?  
A: A Kosmos-3M rocket, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle used for deploying small military and scientific satellites.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 595 played a critical role in the Soviet Union's military communications infrastructure during the Cold War. As part of the Strela-1M constellation, it enabled secure and resilient data relay for Soviet defense operations, reducing reliance on vulnerable ground-based systems. Its successful deployment demonstrated the USSR's capability to maintain a robust orbital communications network, which was strategically vital in an era of geopolitical tension.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Part of the Strela-1M constellation, a key Soviet military communications system.  
- **Reliable Deployment:** Launched via the proven Kosmos-3M rocket, known for its high success rate.  
- **Cold War Significance:** Contributed to the USSR's secure communications during heightened global tensions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Exact Launch Time:** October 2, 1973, at 21:46:00 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))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Operational Context  
- **Mission:** Military communications ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Constellation Role:** One of multiple Strela-1M satellites ensuring redundancy and coverage.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report