# Cosmos 489
**Wikidata**: [Q12907721](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907721)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-489

## Summary
Cosmos 489 was a Soviet satellite launched on May 6, 1972, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket. The satellite belonged to the Zaliv satellite bus class and was part of the Tsyklon family of spacecraft.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 489 was launched on May 6, 1972, with a COSPAR ID of 1972-035A.
- The satellite was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 at 11:24:51.
- It was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket, which was part of the Soviet Tsyklon expendable launch vehicle family.
- Cosmos 489 belongs to the Zaliv satellite bus class.
- The satellite also goes by the alias "Kosmos 489" and has a serial number of 06019.
- It is referenced in four different language versions of Wikipedia.
- Cosmos 489 has a Google Knowledge Graph ID of /g/121nrxtn.

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 489?
A: The source material does not specify the purpose of Cosmos 489 beyond identifying it as a satellite and providing details about its launch.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 489 launched from?
A: Cosmos 489 was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 on May 6, 1972, at 11:24:51.

### Q: What type of rocket was used to launch Cosmos 489?
A: Cosmos 489 was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket, which was part of the Soviet Tsyklon expendable launch vehicle family.

### Q: How is Cosmos 489 classified?
A: Cosmos 489 is classified as part of the Zaliv satellite bus class and belongs to the Tsyklon family of spacecraft.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 489 represents a significant example of Soviet space technology during the early 1970s, showcasing the capabilities of the Zaliv satellite bus and Kosmos-3M launch vehicle. As part of the broader Tsyklon family, it contributed to the Soviet Union's space program development and testing efforts. The satellite's launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, one of the oldest and most important space facilities in the Soviet Union, highlights the operational infrastructure supporting these missions. While specific mission details aren't provided, Cosmos 489 and similar satellites during this period played roles in technological development, scientific research, and potential military applications, advancing Soviet capabilities in space exploration and utilization.

## Notable For
- One of the early satellites launched using the Zaliv satellite bus class in the Soviet space program
- Part of the Tsyklon family of spacecraft, which were significant in Soviet space operations
- Launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a key Soviet launch facility
- Has a documented launch time of 11:24:51, providing specific operational data
- Referenced across multiple Wikipedia language editions, indicating international recognition

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 489 was a Soviet satellite launched on May 6, 1972. The satellite belongs to the Zaliv satellite bus class and is part of the Tsyklon family of spacecraft. It was also known as Kosmos 489, with a serial number of 06019.

### Launch Details
- Launch date: May 6, 1972
- COSPAR ID: 1972-035A
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M (a Soviet rocket)
- Launch location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch time: 11:24:51

### Classification
- Instance of: Zaliv satellite bus class
- Part of: Tsyklon (Soviet expendable launch vehicle family)
- Related to: Zaliv [class] satellite bus
- Related to: Kosmos-3M [class] Russian rocket

### References and Documentation
- The satellite has 4 sitelinks across Wikipedia
- Available in Wikipedia languages: Hungarian (hu), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr)
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/121nrxtn
- Sources include references to Q6272367

### Related Entities
- Zaliv satellite bus class
- Kosmos-3M rocket class
- Tsyklon expendable launch vehicle class

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report