# Cosmos 282
**Wikidata**: [Q12753787](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753787)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-282

## Summary
Cosmos 282 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched on 20 May 1969. It belonged to the Zenit-4 class of satellites and was deployed using a Voskhod launch vehicle.

## Key Facts
- **Serial Number:** 03944
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 282
- **COSPAR ID:** 1969-044A
- **Instance Of:** Zenit-4 (Soviet reconnaissance satellite class)
- **Launch Date:** 20 May 1969
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41
- **Launch Vehicle:** Voskhod
- **Launch Time:** 08:40:02 UTC
- **Related Entities:** Zenit-4, Voskhod (launch vehicle class), Voskhod (crewed spacecraft series)

## FAQs
### Q: What was the primary purpose of Cosmos 282?
A: Cosmos 282 was a reconnaissance satellite, specifically part of the Soviet Zenit-4 class designed for military surveillance and Earth observation missions.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 282 launched?
A: It was launched on 20 May 1969 at 08:40:02 UTC from Site 41 at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

### Q: What type of rocket carried Cosmos 282 into orbit?
A: Cosmos 282 was orbited by a Voskhod launch vehicle.

### Q: How is Cosmos 282 officially identified in space databases?
A: Its official COSPAR designation is 1969-044A, and it also carries the serial number 03944.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 282 represents a significant node in the Soviet Union's Cold War-era space reconnaissance program. As part of the Zenit-4 satellite series, it contributed to the USSR's capabilities for gathering high-resolution imagery of strategic targets, supporting military and intelligence objectives during a period of intense geopolitical rivalry. The successful deployment of this satellite using the Voskhod launcher demonstrated the reliability and routine nature of Soviet launch operations during the late 1960s, solidifying their position in the space reconnaissance domain.

## Notable For
- Being a launch in the Cosmos series (a broad Soviet designation) specifically identified as part of the Zenit-4 reconnaissance subclass.
- Its launch on 20 May 1969, using the Voskhod rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.
- Carrying the COSPAR identifier 1969-044A and serial number 03944 for tracking and cataloging.
- Representing the operational use of the Zenit-4 satellite technology for military intelligence gathering.

## Body
### Mission Overview
Cosmos 282 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite. It belonged to the Zenit-4 class, a series dedicated to military satellite surveillance and imagery acquisition.

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date:** 20 May 1969
- **Launch Time:** 08:40:02 UTC
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 41
- **Launch Vehicle:** Voskhod (a Soviet launch vehicle class)
- **Event:** Rocket Launch

### Identification & Classification
- **Name:** Cosmos 282 (Alias: Kosmos 282)
- **COSPAR ID:** 1969-044A
- **Serial Number (SCN):** 03944
- **Instance Of:** Zenit-4 (Soviet reconnaissance satellite class)
- **Wikipedia Languages Available:** Hungarian (hu), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)
- **Wolfram Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "03944"]

### Related Entities
- **Class:** Zenit-4 (Soviet reconnaissance satellites)
- **Launch Vehicle Class:** Voskhod (Soviet launch vehicle)
- **Series:** Voskhod (series of Soviet crewed spacecraft - related by class name)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report