# Cosmos 827
**Wikidata**: [Q559586](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559586)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-827

## Summary
Cosmos 827 is a Soviet military communication satellite launched in 1976 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**: June 15, 1976, at 13:19:01 UTC  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1976-054C  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 08891  
- **Satellite Class**: Strela-1M (military communication satellite)  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union (later Russia)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 827?  
A: Cosmos 827 was a military communication satellite designed to provide secure, low-orbit communications for Soviet armed forces.  

### Q: What rocket launched Cosmos 827?  
A: It was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet orbital launch vehicle.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 827 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 827 was part of the Strela-1M satellite network, a critical component of Soviet military communications during the Cold War. These satellites enabled secure, encrypted messaging for Soviet defense operations, ensuring command and control capabilities even in remote regions. The Strela-1M system was an early example of low-orbit military communications, influencing later satellite constellations. Its deployment via the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket also highlights the Soviet Union’s emphasis on cost-effective, mass-produced satellite launches.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Part of the Strela-1M network, a key Soviet/Russian military communication system.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed at a specific time (13:19:01 UTC) on June 15, 1976.  
- **Legacy**: Contributed to the development of modern military satellite communication strategies.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time**: June 15, 1976, 13:19:01 UTC  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M (a Soviet two-stage liquid-fueled rocket)  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 (a primary launch facility for Soviet military satellites)  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Strela-1M (a low-orbit military communication satellite)  
- **Catalog Number**: 08891 (as recorded in satellite tracking databases)  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 1976-054C (identifying its launch mission and payload order)  

### Operational Context  
- **Function**: Secure military communications for Soviet forces  
- **Constellation**: Part of a network of similar Strela-1M satellites  
- **Historical Significance**: Demonstrated Soviet advancements in rapid satellite deployment for defense purposes

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report