# Cosmos 310
**Wikidata**: [Q12907679](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907679)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-310

## Summary
Cosmos 310 is a Soviet Zenit-4 reconnaissance satellite launched on November 15, 1969, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using a Voskhod rocket. It was part of a series of Soviet reconnaissance satellites designed for surveillance and intelligence gathering purposes during the Cold War.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 310 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite belonging to the Zenit-4 class
- It was launched on November 15, 1969 at 08:30:00 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- The satellite has the serial number 04232
- Its COSPAR identifier is 1969-100A
- It was launched using a Voskhod rocket as part of the Voskhod launch vehicle class
- The satellite has sitelinks in Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages
- It is cataloged in the Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "04232"]
- Cosmos 310 has 4 sitelinks across different language versions of Wikipedia

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 310?
A: Cosmos 310 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite designed for surveillance and intelligence gathering as part of the Zenit-4 class program.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 310 launched?
A: Cosmos 310 was launched on November 15, 1969 at 08:30:00 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using a Voskhod rocket.

### Q: What technical specifications distinguish Cosmos 310?
A: Cosmos 310 had the serial number 04232 and COSPAR identifier 1969-100A. It belonged to the Zenit-4 class of Soviet reconnaissance satellites.

### Q: How is Cosmos 310 documented across different resources?
A: The satellite has sitelinks in Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages and is cataloged in the Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "04232"].

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 310 represents an important milestone in Soviet reconnaissance satellite technology during the Cold War era. As part of the Zenit-4 series, it contributed to the Soviet Union's capabilities in space-based intelligence gathering, which was crucial for national security and military strategic planning during a period of intense geopolitical competition with the United States. The Zenit-4 satellites were among the earliest dedicated reconnaissance platforms developed by the Soviet Union, providing valuable data about military installations, troop movements, and other strategic targets. The successful operation of Cosmos 310 demonstrated the reliability of Soviet launch vehicles and spacecraft technology, helping to establish the USSR as a major player in the space reconnaissance domain.

## Notable For
- Part of the early Zenit-4 class of Soviet reconnaissance satellites, which represented some of the USSR's first dedicated surveillance platforms
- Launched during a critical period of Cold War space competition, contributing to Soviet intelligence capabilities
- Utilized the Voskhod launch vehicle, which was an important part of Soviet space infrastructure during the 1960s
- Has documentation in multiple languages (Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian), reflecting its international interest and research value
- Preserved in knowledge systems such as Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "04232"], indicating its lasting significance in space history documentation

## Body
### Mission and Purpose
Cosmos 310 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite designed for surveillance and intelligence gathering operations. It belonged to the Zenit-4 class, which was specifically developed for photographic reconnaissance from Earth orbit. The satellite was part of a broader Soviet space reconnaissance program aimed at monitoring military activities and gathering strategic intelligence during the Cold War period.

### Technical Specifications
- Serial Number: 04232
- COSPAR Identifier: 1969-100A
- Class: Zenit-4 (reconnaissance satellite)
- Launch Vehicle: Voskhod (Soviet rocket)
- Launch Date: November 15, 1969
- Launch Time: 08:30:00
- Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31

### Launch and Operations
Cosmos 310 was successfully launched on November 15, 1969, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using a Voskhod rocket. The satellite entered Earth orbit as part of the Soviet space program's reconnaissance efforts. During its operational lifetime, it performed its intended intelligence-gathering functions as part of the Zenit-4 satellite series.

### Documentation and Legacy
The satellite is documented across multiple language versions of Wikipedia, including Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian. It is cataloged in the Wolfram Language with the entity code Entity["Satellite", "04232"], indicating its recognition as a significant space object. Cosmos 310 has 4 sitelinks across different language Wikipedia versions, showing its continued relevance to researchers and space history enthusiasts.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report