# Cosmos 1766
**Wikidata**: [Q12753440](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753440)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1766

## Summary
Cosmos 1766 (also known as Kosmos 1766) was a Soviet satellite belonging to the Okean class. It was launched on July 28, 1986, aboard a Tsyklon-3 expendable launch vehicle from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite is identified by the international designation 1986-055A and the Satellite Catalog Number 16881.

## Key Facts
*   **Classification:** Cosmos 1766 is an instance of the **Okean** class of satellites.
*   **Launch Date:** The satellite launched on **July 28, 1986**.
*   **Launch Vehicle:** It was deployed using a **Tsyklon-3**, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle.
*   **Launch Site:** The launch originated from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32**.
*   **Precision Launch Time:** The launch event occurred at **21:07:59** UTC.
*   **COSPAR ID:** Its international designation is **1986-055A**.
*   **Satellite Catalog Number:** It is tracked under SCN **16881**.
*   **Aliases:** The satellite is also referred to as **Kosmos 1766**.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1766?
A: Cosmos 1766 was an Okean-class satellite. These satellites were typically used for oceanographic research, though specific mission details for this instance derive from its classification.

### Q: When and how was Cosmos 1766 launched?
A: Cosmos 1766 was launched on July 28, 1986, at 21:07:59 UTC. It was delivered to orbit by a Tsyklon-3 rocket launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32.

### Q: What is the international identifier for Cosmos 1766?
A: The COSPAR (Committee on Space Research) international ID for this entity is 1986-055A, and its Satellite Catalog Number is 16881.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1766 serves as a historical data point within the Soviet space program, specifically illustrating the operational use of the Okean satellite series during the mid-1980s. The entry highlights the intersection of specific launch infrastructure and satellite technology; the utilization of the Tsyklon-3 rocket underscores the launch capabilities available at the time for deploying this class of payload. Furthermore, the precise tracking data associated with the entity—such as the specific launch pad (Site 32) and exact UTC timestamp—demonstrates the level of granularity recorded in spaceflight catalogs like Wikidata and Wolfram. As part of the "Kosmos" designation, it represents the Soviet practice of classifying a wide array of scientific and military satellites under a single, broad nomenclature to standardize public reporting while obscuring specific mission details.

## Notable For
*   Being a specific instance of the **Okean** satellite class.
*   Launching via the **Tsyklon-3**, a prominent Soviet/Ukrainian launch vehicle.
*   Utilizing **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32** as its departure point.
*   Possessing a precise recorded launch time of **21:07:59**.
*   Having a verified **Wolfram Language Entity Code** as a recognized satellite.

## Body

### Mission Identity and Classification
Cosmos 1766 is officially classified as an "instance of" the **Okean** class of satellites. The entity is referenced in multiple languages, including Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr), and is listed under the alias "Kosmos 1766." It is cataloged in the Wolfram Language database with the code `Entity["Satellite", "16881"]`.

### Launch Details
The satellite's deployment is categorized as a "rocket launch" event.
*   **Date:** July 28, 1986
*   **Time:** 21:07:59 (UTC)
*   **Location:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32
*   **Vehicle:** Tsyklon-3

### Technical Identifiers
To facilitate international tracking and cataloging, Cosmos 1766 is assigned the following identifiers:
*   **COSPAR ID:** 1986-055A
*   **Satellite Number (SCN):** 16881

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report