# Cosmos 644
**Wikidata**: [Q12753936](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753936)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-644

## Summary
Cosmos 644 was a Soviet satellite launched on April 23, 1974, as part of the Strela-1M military communications system. It was deployed into orbit using a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 644 was launched on April 23, 1974
- It has the COSPAR ID 1974-024D
- The satellite belongs to the Strela-1M class
- It was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket
- The launch occurred from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- The launch time was 14:14:59
- The satellite also goes by the name Kosmos 644
- Its SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) is 07268
- It has 3 Wikipedia language editions available (mk, sh, sr)

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 644?
A: Cosmos 644 was part of the Strela-1M satellite communications system, designed to provide military communications capabilities for the Soviet Union.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 644 launched?
A: Cosmos 644 was launched on April 23, 1974, at 14:14:59 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: What type of rocket was used to launch Cosmos 644?
A: Cosmos 644 was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet space launch vehicle.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Cosmos 644?
A: The COSPAR ID for Cosmos 644 is 1974-024D.

### Q: In which languages is Cosmos 644 available on Wikipedia?
A: Cosmos 644 has Wikipedia articles available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 644 represents an important component of Soviet military communications infrastructure during the Cold War era. As part of the Strela-1M system, it contributed to the Soviet Union's ability to maintain secure communications across vast distances, which was crucial for military command and control operations. The satellite's deployment demonstrated the Soviet Union's continued development and deployment of military communication satellites, playing a role in the broader space race between superpowers.

## Notable For
- Being part of the Strela-1M satellite communications system, a dedicated military communications network
- Launching during a significant period of Cold War space activities in 1974
- Being one of the satellites launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a major Soviet launch facility
- Having its own unique COSPAR ID (1974-024D) for tracking and identification
- Being cataloged with SCN 07268 in satellite tracking systems

## Body
### Basic Information
Cosmos 644, also known as Kosmos 644, was a Soviet satellite launched on April 23, 1974. It belongs to the Strela-1M class of satellites, which were part of a military communications system.

### Launch Details
- Launch date: April 23, 1974
- Launch time: 14:14:59
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M
- COSPAR ID: 1974-024D
- SCN: 07268

### Technical Specifications
- Class: Strela-1M
- Purpose: Military communications
- Country of origin: Soviet Union

### Documentation and References
- Available in Wikipedia languages: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "07268"]
- Sitelink count: 3

### Related Systems
- Part of the Strela-1M satellite communications system
- Launched using the Kosmos-3M rocket family
- Associated with Soviet military space infrastructure

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report