# Cosmos 298
**Wikidata**: [Q13566841](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566841)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-298

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 298**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 298 was a Soviet orbital warhead prototype launched in 1969 as part of the OGCh (Orbital Warhead) program. It was designed to test the feasibility of delivering nuclear warheads via orbital trajectories using the R-36-O missile system. The launch occurred on September 15, 1969, from a Soviet launch site.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: September 15, 1969 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1969-077A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: R-36-O, a Soviet orbital missile system ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Classification**: OGCh (Orbital Warhead) prototype ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Alternative Name**: Also referred to as Kosmos 298  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 04092 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 16:00:00 UTC on September 15, 1969 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 298?  
A: Cosmos 298 was a prototype orbital warhead designed to test the delivery of nuclear payloads via orbital trajectories as part of the Soviet OGCh program.  

### Q: What missile launched Cosmos 298?  
A: It was launched aboard an R-36-O, a specialized Soviet missile designed for orbital weapons testing.  

### Q: Is Cosmos 298 still in orbit?  
A: No, it was a short-duration test mission, and its orbital lifespan would have been limited due to atmospheric drag.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 298 was a critical component of the Soviet Union's Cold War-era efforts to develop orbital nuclear weapons, a concept aimed at bypassing traditional missile defense systems. By placing warheads in orbit, the USSR sought to create an unpredictable and nearly unstoppable strike capability. Though the program was eventually abandoned due to the Outer Space Treaty and technical challenges, Cosmos 298 represents a significant chapter in the history of space militarization. Its development underscored the escalating arms race and the strategic importance of space as a potential battleground.

## Notable For  
- **Part of the OGCh Program**: One of several Soviet prototypes testing orbital nuclear delivery systems.  
- **R-36-O Launch Vehicle**: Used a specialized variant of the R-36 missile family designed for orbital payloads.  
- **Cold War Significance**: Highlighted Soviet ambitions to weaponize space during the arms race.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: September 15, 1969  
- **Time**: 16:00:00 UTC  
- **Vehicle**: R-36-O missile  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Catalog Number**: 04092  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 1969-077A  

### Program Context  
- **Class**: OGCh (Orbital Warhead)  
- **Purpose**: Test orbital nuclear warhead delivery mechanisms  

### Historical Context  
- Developed during the Cold War as part of Soviet efforts to counter U.S. missile defenses.  
- Program discontinued due to treaty restrictions and operational impracticality.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report