# Cosmos 990
**Wikidata**: [Q12754097](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12754097)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-990

## Summary
Cosmos 990 is a Soviet communications satellite of the Strela-2M class launched on February 17, 1978, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It was part of the Soviet Union's satellite communications network system.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 990 is a Strela-2M class communications satellite from the Soviet Union
- It was launched on February 17, 1978
- Its COSPAR identifier is 1978-019A
- It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 at 16:33:00
- It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle
- The satellite has System Catalog Number (SCN) 10676
- It has 3 Wikipedia sitelinks in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 990?
A: Cosmos 990 is a Strela-2M class communications satellite from the Soviet Union.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 990 launched?
A: Cosmos 990 was launched on February 17, 1978, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 at 16:33:00.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 990?
A: Cosmos 990 was deployed using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle.

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 990?
A: Cosmos 990 was part of the Soviet Union's satellite communications network system, designed for communications purposes.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 990 represents an important component of the Soviet Union's space communications infrastructure during the late 1970s. As part of the Strela-2M satellite series, it contributed to the development and expansion of Soviet communications capabilities. These satellites played a crucial role in establishing reliable communication channels across the vast Soviet territory and beyond. Understanding Cosmos 990 provides insight into the technological achievements and strategic priorities of the Soviet space program during the Cold War era.

## Notable For
- One of the Strela-2M series communications satellites deployed by the Soviet Union
- Launched during the peak period of Soviet satellite communications development
- Part of a specialized communications network designed for strategic purposes
- Utilized the reliable Kosmos-3M launch vehicle from Plesetsk Cosmodrome

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 990 is a Soviet communications satellite belonging to the Strela-2M class. It was part of the broader Soviet satellite communications network.

### Technical Specifications
- Satellite Class: Strela-2M
- System Catalog Number (SCN): 10676
- COSPAR Identifier: 1978-019A
- Country of Origin: Soviet Union

### Mission Details
- Launch Date: February 17, 1978
- Launch Time: 16:33:00
- Launch Site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch Vehicle: Kosmos-3M
- Mission Type: Communications satellite

### Documentation
- Wikipedia articles exist in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr)
- Total sitelink count: 3

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report