# Cosmos 279
**Wikidata**: [Q12753786](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753786)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-279

## Summary
Cosmos 279 was a Soviet Zenit-4 reconnaissance satellite launched on April 15, 1969, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using a Voskhod launch vehicle.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 279 was launched on April 15, 1969
- It belongs to the Zenit-4 class of Soviet reconnaissance satellites
- The satellite was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- It used a Voskhod launch vehicle for deployment
- Its COSPAR ID is 1969-038A
- It has a System Catalog Number (SCN) of 03893
- The rocket launch occurred at 08:14:59 on April 15, 1969
- The satellite has Wikipedia articles in four languages: Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 279?
A: Cosmos 279 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite, part of the Zenit-4 class designed for military and intelligence-gathering purposes.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 279 launched from?
A: Cosmos 279 was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 on April 15, 1969.

### Q: What type of launch vehicle was used for Cosmos 279?
A: Cosmos 279 was deployed into orbit using a Voskhod launch vehicle.

### Q: What identification numbers does Cosmos 279 have?
A: Cosmos 279 has a COSPAR ID of 1969-038A and a System Catalog Number (SCN) of 03893.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 279 represents an important achievement in Soviet space reconnaissance capabilities during the Cold War era. As part of the Zenit-4 series, it contributed to the Soviet Union's efforts to gather intelligence from space, which was crucial for national security and military strategy during this period. The successful deployment of Cosmos 279 demonstrated the reliability and advancement of Soviet space technology and launch systems.

## Notable For
- Being launched during a period of intense Cold War space competition between the Soviet Union and United States
- Utilizing the Voskhod launch vehicle, which was an important component of Soviet space capabilities
- Part of the Zenit-4 series, a significant class of Soviet reconnaissance satellites
- Having documentation in multiple Slavic languages, indicating its importance in regional space programs

## Body
### Basic Information
Cosmos 279 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite belonging to the Zenit-4 class. The satellite was designated with a System Catalog Number (SCN) of 03893 and had a COSPAR ID of 1969-038A.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched on April 15, 1969, at 08:14:59 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31. It was deployed into orbit using a Voskhod launch vehicle, which was developed by the Soviet Union.

### Technical Classification
Cosmos 279 is classified as an instance of the Zenit-4 class of reconnaissance satellites. Zenit-4 satellites were a series of Soviet reconnaissance satellites used for military and intelligence purposes during the Cold War period.

### Documentation and References
The satellite has Wikipedia documentation in four languages: Hungarian (hu), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr). It is also referenced in Google Knowledge Graph with ID /g/121fx5q8 and has a Wolfram Language Entity Code of Entity["Satellite", "03893"].

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report