# Cosmos 231
**Wikidata**: [Q12688746](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12688746)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-231

## Summary
Cosmos 231 (also known as Kosmos 231) was a Soviet satellite launched on July 10, 1968. Classified as a Zenit-2 spacecraft, it was deployed using a Voskhod launch vehicle from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It is identified by the international designator 1968-058A and Satcat number 03316.

## Key Facts
- **COSPAR ID:** 1968-058A
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 03316
- **Instance of:** Zenit-2 (satellite class)
- **Launch Date:** July 10, 1968
- **Launch Time:** 19:49:58
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- **Launch Vehicle:** Voskhod
- **Alternate Name:** Kosmos 231
- **Wikipedia Languages:** Available in Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 231?
A: Cosmos 231 was a Zenit-2 class satellite. These were typically Soviet reconnaissance satellites, though the specific mission details are defined by this classification in the provided data.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 231 launched?
A: The satellite was launched on July 10, 1968, at 19:49:58 UTC from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 231?
A: Cosmos 231 was launched using a Voskhod rocket, a Russian launch vehicle that was active during the Soviet era.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 231 represents a specific data point in the extensive timeline of the Soviet space program, specifically within the "Cosmos" designation system used to classify a wide array of satellites. Its significance lies in its classification as a Zenit-2 satellite, a prominent series of Soviet spacecraft. The entry highlights the operational capabilities of the Voskhod launch vehicle and the utilization of Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 during the late 1960s.

By cataloging specific metrics such as the precise launch time (19:49:58) and its Satcat number (03316), this entity serves as a verifiable record for aerospace historians and researchers tracking orbital debris or historical satellite deployments. The existence of entries in multiple languages (Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian) indicates its recognition across different regional knowledge bases.

## Notable For
- **Specific Classification:** Identified strictly as an instance of the **Zenit-2** class.
- **Precise Launch Timing:** Recorded with an exact launch time of **19:49:58** on its launch date.
- **Launch Infrastructure:** Utilized **Site 31** at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, a specific launch complex distinct from the more commonly cited Site 1.
- **Dual-Identity Naming:** Recognized under the alias **Kosmos 231**, reflecting transliteration variations.

## Body

### Classification and Identity
Cosmos 231 is formally categorized as an instance of the **Zenit-2** class of satellites. The entity is tracked under the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) **03316** and holds the international COSPAR ID of **1968-058A**. In various international databases, including Wikipedia, it appears under the alias **Kosmos 231**.

### Launch Event Details
The satellite's significant event was a rocket launch occurring on **July 10, 1968**.
*   **Location:** The launch originated from **Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31**.
*   **Time:** The precise moment of the event is logged as **19:49:58**.
*   **Vehicle:** The launch was facilitated by a **Voskhod** launch vehicle. The Voskhod is a Russian launch vehicle class (distinct from the Voskhod crewed spacecraft series) utilized during the Soviet Union era.

### Database References
Cosmos 231 is indexed in several major knowledge graphs and databases:
*   **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/12257wdr
*   **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "03316"]
*   **Wikipedia:** The entity maintains site links in four languages: Hungarian (hu), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report