# Cosmos 527
**Wikidata**: [Q12753884](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753884)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-527

## Summary
Cosmos 527 is a Soviet satellite launched on October 31, 1972, as part of the Zenit-4MK series. It was launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Voskhod rocket. The satellite is identified by COSPAR ID 1972-086A and SCN number 06260.

## Key Facts
- Launched on October 31, 1972
- Launch time: 13:29:59 UTC
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4
- Launch vehicle: Voskhod
- Satellite class: Zenit-4MK
- Alternate name: Kosmos 527
- COSPAR ID: 1972-086A
- SCN number: 06260
- Wikipedia coverage exists in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cosmos 527?
A: Cosmos 527 is a Soviet-era satellite belonging to the Zenit-4MK class. It was launched on October 31, 1972, for reconnaissance purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 527 launched?
A: Cosmos 527 was launched on October 31, 1972, at 13:29:59 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4 in the Soviet Union.

### Q: What kind of satellite is Cosmos 527?
A: Cosmos 527 is a Zenit-4MK type satellite, typically used for military reconnaissance by the Soviet Union.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 527 represents one part of the Soviet Union's extensive space-based reconnaissance program during the Cold War era. As a member of the Zenit-4MK series, it contributed to intelligence-gathering efforts through orbital surveillance. These missions played a critical role in geopolitical monitoring and were instrumental in maintaining strategic balance during a tense period in global history. Its successful deployment reflects advancements in Soviet space technology and operational capability in Earth observation systems.

## Notable For
- Part of the Zenit-4MK reconnaissance satellite series
- Launched using the historically significant Voskhod launch vehicle
- Represents Soviet military space activity in the early 1970s
- Identified with multiple international tracking identifiers (COSPAR, SCN)
- Covered in multiple Slavic-language Wikipedias

## Body
### Mission Overview
Cosmos 527 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched into low Earth orbit to conduct optical surveillance missions. As part of the Zenit-4MK program, it was designed for short-term, high-resolution imaging tasks over targeted regions.

### Technical Classification
The satellite belongs to the Zenit-4MK class, which was derived from the earlier Zenit program. These satellites were typically deployed for tactical intelligence collection and returned film capsules for image analysis.

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date:** October 31, 1972
- **Launch Time:** 13:29:59 UTC
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 43/4
- **Launch Vehicle:** Voskhod (a modified version of the R-7 family)

### Identifiers and References
- **COSPAR ID:** 1972-086A
- **SCN Number:** 06260
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 527
- **Wikidata Instance Of:** Zenit-4MK satellite
- **Wolfram Language Code:** Entity["Satellite", "06260"]

### Historical Context
Launched during the height of the Cold War, Cosmos 527 exemplifies the Soviet Union’s commitment to maintaining strategic reconnaissance capabilities via space-based platforms. Its mission aligns with broader efforts to monitor NATO activities and other global developments through covert orbital operations.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report