# Cosmos 830
**Wikidata**: [Q222026](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q222026)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-830

## Summary
Cosmos 830 is a Soviet military communications satellite launched on June 15, 1976. It belongs to the Strela-1M class of low-Earth orbit communication satellites developed for the Soviet Union's armed forces. The spacecraft was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

## Key Facts
- Official designation: Cosmos 830
- Alternate name: Kosmos 830
- COSPAR ID: 1976-054F
- SCN number: 08894
- Launch date: June 15, 1976
- Launch time: 13:19:01 UTC
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M rocket
- Satellite class: Strela-1M
- Country of origin: Soviet Union

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 830?
A: Cosmos 830 is a Strela-1M military communications satellite designed for secure radio relay communications. It operated in low Earth orbit as part of the Soviet Union’s strategic communication network.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 830 launched?
A: Cosmos 830 was launched on June 15, 1976, at 13:19:01 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in the Soviet Union. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M carrier rocket.

### Q: Who built or operated Cosmos 830?
A: Cosmos 830 was developed and operated by the Soviet Union for military purposes. It was part of a broader program of Strela-series satellites used for tactical communications.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 830 represents one component of the Soviet Union's extensive use of small military communication satellites during the Cold War era. As part of the Strela-1M series, it contributed to the USSR's capability to maintain secure, reliable long-distance communications with ground units, naval fleets, and other strategic assets. These satellites were crucial for command and control operations across vast geographic areas, particularly in remote regions where terrestrial infrastructure was limited. Its deployment reflects the technological priorities and military strategies of the mid-1970s Soviet space program.

## Notable For
- Part of the operational Strela-1M constellation used for secure military communications
- Launched during peak Cold War activity in Soviet satellite deployments
- Demonstrates the standardization of small military satellite platforms under the Cosmos naming convention
- Represents continued reliance on the Kosmos-3M launcher for lightweight payloads
- Included in international tracking databases such as Wolfram Alpha (SCN 08894)

## Body
### Mission Overview
Cosmos 830 was a military communications satellite belonging to the Strela-1M class. Satellites in this class were primarily used for secure radio relay services supporting Soviet military units operating beyond line-of-sight ranges.

### Technical Classification
The spacecraft was catalogued under multiple identifiers:
- SCN (Space Command Number): 08894
- COSPAR ID: 1976-054F
- Aliases: Kosmos 830

It was classified as an instance of the Strela-1M model, which typically featured store-and-forward communication capabilities optimized for mobile and dispersed military users.

### Launch Details
- Date: June 15, 1976
- Time: 13:19:01 UTC
- Location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132
- Vehicle: Kosmos-3M
- Event Type: Rocket launch

This launch occurred within a period of high orbital deployment activity by the Soviet Union, particularly focused on enhancing military communications capacity.

### Operational Context
As part of the larger Strela system, Cosmos 830 likely functioned alongside other similarly equipped satellites to provide global coverage for Soviet military communications needs. The Strela-1M platform was known for its simplicity and reliability, making it suitable for extended missions without frequent maintenance or upgrades.

### International Recognition
The satellite has been documented in several reference systems including:
- Academic sources tracked via Q6272367
- Wikipedia entries in Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbian, and Serbo-Croatian languages
- Wolfram Language entity database under Satellite class with code 08894

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report