# Cosmos 432
**Wikidata**: [Q12907707](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907707)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-432

## Summary
Cosmos 432 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched on August 5, 1971, as part of the Zenit-4M satellite class. It was deployed from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using a Voskhod rocket.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 432 (also known as Kosmos 432) was launched on August 5, 1971
- It has the serial number (SCN) 05379 and COSPAR ID 1971-066A
- The satellite belonged to the Zenit-4M class of Soviet reconnaissance satellites
- It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 at 10:00:00 local time
- The launch vehicle was a Voskhod rocket
- The satellite has been documented in Wikipedia articles in Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages
- Its Wolfram Language entity code is Entity["Satellite", "05379"]
- It has 4 sitelinks across different language versions of Wikipedia

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 432?
A: Cosmos 432 was a reconnaissance satellite belonging to the Zenit-4M class, likely designed for military surveillance and intelligence gathering purposes.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 432 launched from?
A: Cosmos 432 was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31, a major Soviet spaceport located in Kazakhstan.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 432?
A: Cosmos 432 was launched using a Voskhod rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle developed in the 1960s.

### Q: How many languages have Wikipedia articles about Cosmos 432?
A: Wikipedia articles about Cosmos 432 exist in Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages.

### Q: Can I find Cosmos 432 in the Wolfram Knowledgebase?
A: Yes, Cosmos 432 is indexed in the Wolfram Knowledgebase with the entity code Entity["Satellite", "05379"].

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 432 represents a significant achievement in Soviet space technology during the Cold War era, as part of the Zenit-4M reconnaissance satellite program. These satellites played a crucial role in military intelligence gathering, providing Soviet authorities with valuable imagery of strategic locations worldwide. The successful launch of Cosmos 432 demonstrated the reliability of the Voskhod launch vehicle and the capabilities of the Soviet space program. As part of the broader Cosmos/Kosmos satellite series, it contributed to the Soviet Union's efforts to maintain technological parity with the United States during the space race.

## Notable For
- Cosmos 432 was part of the Zenit-4M class, a specialized series of Soviet reconnaissance satellites
- It was launched exactly at 10:00:00 local time, demonstrating precise scheduling capabilities
- It was one of the Zenit-4M satellites launched in 1971, contributing to the ongoing surveillance capabilities of the Soviet Union
- The satellite has been documented across multiple language versions of Wikipedia, indicating its significance in international space history
- It bears the serial number 05379, which places it in the sequence of Soviet military satellites

## Body
### Launch Details
Cosmos 432 was launched on August 5, 1971, at exactly 10:00:00 local time from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31. The launch vehicle was a Voskhod rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle developed in the 1960s. The mission was successful, with the satellite reaching its intended orbit.

### Satellite Classification
Cosmos 432 belongs to the Zenit-4M class of Soviet reconnaissance satellites. Zenit-4M satellites were a specialized series designed for military intelligence gathering and surveillance purposes. These satellites typically carried high-resolution cameras and other imaging equipment to capture images of strategic targets.

### Identification and Documentation
The satellite is officially identified by serial number (SCN) 05379 and COSPAR ID 1971-066A. In the Wolfram Knowledgebase, it is indexed with the entity code Entity["Satellite", "05379"]. It has been documented in Wikipedia articles in four languages: Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian.

### Launch Facility
Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 was the specific launch pad used for Cosmos 432. Baikonur Cosmodrome, located in Kazakhstan, was one of the primary space launch facilities of the Soviet Union. Site 31 was specifically used for Voskhod launches and was equipped with the necessary infrastructure for these types of missions.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report