# Cosmos 463
**Wikidata**: [Q12753860](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753860)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-463

## Summary
Cosmos 463 was a Soviet satellite launched on December 6, 1971, using a Voskhod rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome. It belonged to the Zenit-4M class, which was a series of reconnaissance satellites used by the Soviet Union.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 463 was launched on December 6, 1971
- It has the COSPAR identifier 1971-107A
- The satellite belongs to the Zenit-4M class
- It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- The launch vehicle was a Voskhod rocket
- Cosmos 463 has a serial number (scn) of 05661
- The rocket launch occurred at 09:50:01 on the launch date
- It has Wikipedia articles in four languages: Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian
- The entity has a Google Knowledge Graph ID of /g/1221651c
- It has 4 sitelinks across different language Wikipedias

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 463?
A: Based on its Zenit-4M classification, Cosmos 463 was likely a Soviet reconnaissance satellite used for military and intelligence gathering purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 463 launched?
A: Cosmos 463 was launched on December 6, 1971, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 at 09:50:01.

### Q: What launch vehicle was used for Cosmos 463?
A: Cosmos 463 was launched using a Voskhod rocket, which was a Soviet launch vehicle used during the Space Race.

### Q: What is the Zenit-4M class?
A: Zenit-4M was a class of Soviet reconnaissance satellites, part of the broader Kosmos program, designed for photographic and intelligence-gathering missions.

### Q: How is Cosmos 463 identified in space databases?
A: Cosmos 463 is identified with the COSPAR ID 1971-107A and the serial number (scn) 05661.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 463 represents an important component of the Soviet space reconnaissance program during the Cold War era. As part of the Zenit-4M class, it contributed to the Soviet Union's capabilities in gathering intelligence from space, which was crucial for national security and geopolitical positioning during a period of intense superpower competition. The Zenit-4M satellites, including Cosmos 463, provided valuable photographic and electronic intelligence data that helped monitor military activities and strategic developments across the globe. These missions enhanced the Soviet Union's understanding of global events while maintaining parity with American reconnaissance efforts. The successful deployment of Cosmos 463 demonstrated the reliability and sophistication of Soviet space technology during this critical period in space exploration history.

## Notable For
- Part of the Zenit-4M class, a specialized Soviet reconnaissance satellite series
- Launched on December 6, 1971, during a peak period of Cold War space activities
- Used the Voskhod launch vehicle, which had both crewed and uncrewed variants
- One of numerous Cosmos satellites with international documentation (COSPAR ID 1971-107A)
- Has multilingual Wikipedia documentation in Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

## Body
### Technical Specifications
- Serial Number (SCN): 05661
- COSPAR Identifier: 1971-107A
- Class: Zenit-4M
- Wikipedia Languages: Hungarian (hu), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/1221651c

### Mission Details
- Launch Date: December 6, 1971
- Launch Time: 09:50:01
- Launch Location: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- Launch Vehicle: Voskhod
- Event Type: Rocket Launch

### Documentation and References
- Sitelink Count: 4 (across different language Wikipedias)
- References: Based on Wikidata Q6272367
- Significant Event Qualifiers:
  - Location: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
  - Time: 09:50:01
  - Point in Time: December 6, 1971

### Related Entities
- Class: Zenit-4M
- Launch Vehicle: Voskhod
- Country: Soviet Union (implied from launch vehicle and class)
- Program Series: Cosmos/Kosmos

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report