# Cosmos 205

> soviet reconnaissance satellite (Zenit 2-59)

**Wikidata**: [Q12687994](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12687994)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_205)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-205

## Summary
Cosmos 205 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched on March 5, 1968, as part of the Zenit-2 satellite series with the serial number 03140. This satellite, also known as Zenit 2-59, was deployed using a Voskhod launch vehicle from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 205 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite specifically designated as Zenit 2-59
- Launched on March 5, 1968, at 12:30:01 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41
- Used a Voskhod launch vehicle for deployment into orbit
- Has a Serial Catalog Number (SCN) of 03140
- Assigned Cospar ID 1968-016A for international tracking
- Belongs to the Zenit-2 class of reconnaissance satellites
- Wikipedia articles available in English, Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian
- Listed in Google Knowledge Graph with ID /g/120yrv5w
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "03140"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the primary purpose of Cosmos 205?
A: Cosmos 205 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite designed for military intelligence gathering as part of the Zenit-2 series during the Cold War.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 205 launched?
A: Cosmos 205 was launched on March 5, 1968, at 12:30:01 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 using a Voskhod launch vehicle.

### Q: How is Cosmos 205 identified in different catalog systems?
A: The satellite was assigned Serial Catalog Number 03140 and Cospar ID 1968-016A for tracking and identification purposes across different space tracking systems.

### Q: What makes Cosmos 205 significant in Soviet space history?
A: As part of the Zenit-2 satellite series, Cosmos 205 represents the Soviet Union's reconnaissance capabilities during the Cold War, demonstrating the reliability of both the satellite design and the Voskhod launch system from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 205 holds significance as a product of the Soviet Union's reconnaissance satellite program during a critical period of the Cold War. As part of the Zenit-2 series, it contributed to military intelligence capabilities that helped shape strategic decisions. The satellite's successful deployment highlighted the operational effectiveness of the Voskhod launch vehicle and established Plesetsk Cosmodrome as a key facility for military space missions. The Zenit program, which Cosmos 205 represented, influenced subsequent Soviet satellite designs and reconnaissance methodologies. Its presence across multiple Wikipedia languages underscores its historical importance in documenting the technological achievements of the Soviet space program during the 1960s.

## Notable For
- Part of the Zenit-2 satellite series, a standardized class of Soviet reconnaissance satellites
- One of the reconnaissance satellites launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41, a primary Soviet military space facility
- Utilized the Voskhod launch vehicle, a key component in Soviet space infrastructure
- Documented in multiple Wikipedia languages, indicating international historical significance
- Identified by the specific serial number 03140 in the Soviet satellite catalog system

## Body
### Technical Specifications
- Satellite designation: Cosmos 205
- Alternative designation: Kosmos 205
- Class: Zenit-2 reconnaissance satellite
- Serial number: 03140
- Cospar ID: 1968-016A

### Mission Details
- Launch date: March 5, 1968
- Launch time: 12:30:01 UTC
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41
- Launch vehicle: Voskhod
- Mission type: Military reconnaissance
- Status: Successfully deployed

### Documentation and References
- Wikipedia title: Kosmos 205
- Available in Wikipedia languages: English, Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/120yrv5w
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "03140"]
- Wikidata description: Soviet reconnaissance satellite (Zenit 2-59)

### Related Systems
- Parent class: Zenit-2 reconnaissance satellites
- Launch vehicle class: Voskhod (Russian launch vehicle)
- Associated program: Voskhod series of Soviet crewed spacecraft (different class but related technology)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report