# Cosmos 323
**Wikidata**: [Q12753804](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753804)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-323

## Summary
Cosmos 323 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched on February 10, 1970, as part of the Zenit-4 series. It was launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Voskhod rocket and is identified by the COSPAR ID 1970-010A.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: February 10, 1970
- **Launch Vehicle**: Voskhod
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41
- **COSPAR ID**: 1970-010A
- **Satellite Class**: Zenit-4
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 323
- **SCN (NORAD ID)**: 04328
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 12:00:01 UTC on February 10, 1970, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41

## FAQs
### Q: What was Cosmos 323?
A: Cosmos 323 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched on February 10, 1970, as part of the Zenit-4 series. It was part of the Soviet Union's military reconnaissance program.

### Q: Which rocket was used to launch Cosmos 323?
A: Cosmos 323 was launched using a Voskhod rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 on February 10, 1970.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 323?
A: The COSPAR ID of Cosmos 323 is 1970-010A, assigned by the Committee on Space Research.

### Q: What is the SCN (NORAD ID) of Cosmos 323?
A: The SCN (NORAD ID) of Cosmos 323 is 04328, assigned by the North American Aerospace Defense Command.

### Q: What is the significance of Cosmos 323?
A: Cosmos 323 was part of the Soviet Union's Zenit-4 series of reconnaissance satellites, contributing to the country's military surveillance capabilities in the early 1970s.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 323 was a significant part of the Soviet Union's early reconnaissance satellite program. Launched in 1970, it was part of the Zenit-4 series, which was designed for military reconnaissance and surveillance. The satellite's launch and operation were part of the Soviet Union's broader efforts to maintain and expand its space-based intelligence capabilities during the Cold War. While specific details about its mission are limited, it represents a key component of the Soviet space program's contributions to military reconnaissance in the 1970s.

## Notable For
- **Part of the Zenit-4 Series**: Cosmos 323 was one of the Zenit-4 satellites, which were designed for military reconnaissance.
- **Voskhod Launch Vehicle**: It was launched using the Voskhod rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle.
- **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Launch**: The satellite was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41, a key site for Soviet space launches.
- **COSPAR and NORAD Identification**: Cosmos 323 is identified by the COSPAR ID 1970-010A and the NORAD ID 04328.
- **Early Cold War Surveillance**: The satellite was operational during the early years of the Cold War, contributing to the Soviet Union's reconnaissance efforts.

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 323 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched on February 10, 1970, as part of the Zenit-4 series. It was launched using a Voskhod rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date**: February 10, 1970
- **Launch Time**: 12:00:01 UTC
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41
- **Launch Vehicle**: Voskhod

### Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 1970-010A
- **SCN (NORAD ID)**: 04328
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 323

### Satellite Class
- **Instance of**: Zenit-4
- **Part of**: Soviet reconnaissance satellite program

### Significance
- **Military Reconnaissance**: Cosmos 323 was part of the Soviet Union's military reconnaissance satellite program.
- **Cold War Era**: The satellite was operational during the early years of the Cold War, contributing to the Soviet Union's space-based intelligence capabilities.

### References
- **P248**: Q6272367 (source of structured data)
- **P143**: Q200386 (COSPAR ID reference)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report