# Cosmos 2017
**Wikidata**: [Q12753568](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753568)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2017

## Summary
Cosmos 2017 is a Soviet military spy satellite of the Zenit 8 class that was launched on April 6, 1989, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome aboard a Soyuz-U rocket. It served as part of the Soviet Union's space reconnaissance program during the late Cold War period.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 2017 (also known as Kosmos 2017) is a Zenit 8 class military spy satellite
- It was launched on April 6, 1989 at 14:00:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- The satellite was carried into orbit by a Soyuz-U rocket variant
- Its COSPAR identifier is 1989-029A and SCN is 19923
- It was operated by the Soviet Union's space program
- It has entries in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian Wikipedias

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 2017?
A: Cosmos 2017 was a military spy satellite operated by the Soviet Union, part of the Zenit 8 class specifically designed for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2017 launched?
A: Cosmos 2017 was launched on April 6, 1989, at 14:00:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: What is the technical classification of Cosmos 2017?
A: Cosmos 2017 is classified as a Zenit 8 military satellite and has the COSPAR identifier 1989-029A and SCN 19923.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 2017?
A: Cosmos 2017 was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz rocket design developed by the Soviet Union and noted for its Universal capabilities.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2017 represents a significant component of Soviet space reconnaissance capabilities during the late Cold War period. As part of the Zenit 8 satellite program, it contributed to the Soviet Union's ability to gather intelligence on military activities globally, which was crucial for national security and strategic decision-making during the tense geopolitical climate of 1989. The successful launch of Cosmos 2017 demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-U launch system, which had been in service since 1973, and maintained Soviet continuity in satellite reconnaissance technology.

## Notable For
- Part of the Zenit 8 series of Soviet military spy satellites used for reconnaissance
- Successfully launched on the Soyuz-U rocket, a proven launch vehicle with 18 sitelinks
- Maintained Soviet space surveillance capabilities during a pivotal year in global politics
- Has a SCN identifier of 19923, part of the standardized Soviet space cataloging system
- Listed in multiple language Wikipedias (Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian)

## Body

### Basic Information
- Cosmos 2017 is a Soviet military reconnaissance satellite
- Also known as Kosmos 2017
- COSPAR ID: 1989-029A
- SCN: 19923
- Instance of: Zenit 8 satellite class
- Sitelink count: 3 (Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian Wikipedias)

### Launch Details
- Launch date: April 6, 1989
- Launch time: 14:00:00
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U (Universal variant of Soyuz rocket)
- Country of origin: Soviet Union
- Significant event: Rocket launch

### Technical Specifications
- Class: Zenit 8 military spy satellite
- Related to: Soyuz-U rocket variant
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "19923"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report