# Cosmos 486
**Wikidata**: [Q12753869](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753869)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-486

## Summary
Cosmos 486 was a Soviet satellite launched on April 14, 1972, using a Voskhod rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43. This Zenit-4M satellite was part of the broader Soviet space program and cataloged under COSPAR ID 1972-030A.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 486 was launched on April 14, 1972, at 08:00:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- The satellite belongs to the Zenit-4M class of reconnaissance satellites
- Its COSPAR ID is 1972-030A
- The satellite's Space Catalog Number (SCN) is 05945
- It was launched using a Voskhod rocket as the launch vehicle
- The entity has 3 sitelinks across Wikipedia languages
- Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) Wikipedia editions

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 486?
A: Cosmos 486 was a Zenit-4M class satellite, which were Soviet reconnaissance satellites designed for photographic surveillance and intelligence gathering missions.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 486 launched?
A: Cosmos 486 was launched on April 14, 1972, at 08:00:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43, utilizing a Voskhod rocket as the launch vehicle.

### Q: What identifiers does Cosmos 486 have?
A: Cosmos 486 is identified by the Space Catalog Number (SCN) 05945 and the COSPAR ID 1972-030A.

### Q: How is Cosmos 486 documented in Wikipedia?
A: The entity has 3 sitelinks and is documented in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian language editions of Wikipedia.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 486 represents a significant component of the Soviet space reconnaissance program during the Cold War era. As a Zenit-4M satellite, it contributed to Soviet intelligence capabilities, providing valuable photographic data from orbit. The consistent launch of such satellites demonstrated the USSR's space technology development and its application to national security objectives. The Voskhod launch vehicle, which sent Cosmos 486 into orbit, was an important part of Soviet space infrastructure, representing the nation's continued advancement in space capabilities during this period.

## Notable For
- Launched during the peak of Cold War space reconnaissance activities
- Part of the Zenit-4M series, a specialized class of Soviet reconnaissance satellites
- One of the numerous Cosmos satellites launched by the Soviet Union in 1972
- Represents the technical achievements of the Soviet space program in satellite reconnaissance technology
- Documented across multiple Slavic language Wikipedia editions, indicating regional significance

## Body
### Launch Details
Cosmos 486 was launched on April 14, 1972, at precisely 08:00:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43. The launch utilized a Voskhod rocket as the launch vehicle, which was part of the Soviet Union's family of space launch vehicles. The launch was significant as part of the broader Soviet space program activities during this period.

### Satellite Classification
The satellite belongs to the Zenit-4M class, a specific type of reconnaissance satellite developed by the Soviet Union. Zenit-4M satellites were designed primarily for photographic intelligence gathering, equipped with cameras capable of capturing high-resolution images of Earth from orbit. This class of satellite was part of the Soviet Union's space-based reconnaissance capabilities during the Cold War.

### Identification System
Cosmos 486 is registered under multiple identification systems:
- Space Catalog Number (SCN): 05945
- COSPAR ID: 1972-030A
- Also known as Kosmos 486 (the Cyrillic version of the name)

### Documentation
The satellite entity has 3 sitelinks across different language editions of Wikipedia:
- Macedonian (mk)
- Serbo-Croatian (sh)
- Serbian (sr)

This multilingual documentation reflects the historical significance and coverage of this Soviet satellite across various Slavic language regions.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report