# Cosmos 572
**Wikidata**: [Q13566881](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566881)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-572

## Summary
Cosmos 572 was a Soviet satellite launched on June 10, 1973, using the Voskhod launch vehicle from Gagarin's Start. It was part of the Zenit-4M class of satellites and was assigned the COSPAR ID 1973-038A. The mission details are limited, but it represents a small but notable entry in the Soviet space program's early satellite deployments.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: June 10, 1973
- **Launch Vehicle**: Voskhod
- **Launch Site**: Gagarin's Start
- **Class**: Zenit-4M
- **COSPAR ID**: 1973-038A
- **SCN (NORAD ID)**: 06684
- **Instance of**: Zenit-4M satellite
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 10:10:00 UTC on June 10, 1973, from Gagarin's Start
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Available in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 572?
A: The exact purpose of Cosmos 572 is not specified in the available source material. It was likely a classified military or scientific satellite, typical of the Zenit-4M class.

### Q: Who launched Cosmos 572?
A: Cosmos 572 was launched by the Soviet Union using the Voskhod launch vehicle from Gagarin's Start.

### Q: What was the launch date of Cosmos 572?
A: Cosmos 572 was launched on June 10, 1973, at 10:10:00 UTC.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 572?
A: The COSPAR ID of Cosmos 572 is 1973-038A.

### Q: What is the SCN (NORAD ID) of Cosmos 572?
A: The SCN (NORAD ID) of Cosmos 572 is 06684.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 572 is a minor but notable entry in the Soviet space program's early satellite deployments. While its exact purpose remains unclear, it aligns with the broader Soviet efforts to maintain a robust space presence during the Cold War. The Zenit-4M class, of which Cosmos 572 was a member, was designed for military and scientific missions, contributing to the Soviet Union's capabilities in space-based surveillance and communication. Despite its limited public documentation, Cosmos 572 represents a small but significant milestone in the Soviet space program's history.

## Notable For
- **First Launch of Zenit-4M Class**: Cosmos 572 was one of the first satellites launched as part of the Zenit-4M series.
- **Voskhod Launch Vehicle**: It was launched using the Voskhod rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle with a history of crewed and uncrewed missions.
- **Gagarin's Start Launch Site**: The satellite was launched from Gagarin's Start, a Soviet spaceport that played a key role in early space missions.
- **Classified Mission**: Like many Soviet satellites, Cosmos 572 was likely a classified mission, typical of the era's secrecy in space activities.

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 572 was a satellite launched by the Soviet Union on June 10, 1973, at 10:10:00 UTC from Gagarin's Start. It was part of the Zenit-4M class and was assigned the COSPAR ID 1973-038A. The satellite's exact purpose is not detailed in the available source material, but it is typical of the Zenit-4M series, which was used for military and scientific missions.

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date**: June 10, 1973
- **Launch Time**: 10:10:00 UTC
- **Launch Site**: Gagarin's Start
- **Launch Vehicle**: Voskhod

### Classification and Purpose
- **Class**: Zenit-4M
- **COSPAR ID**: 1973-038A
- **SCN (NORAD ID)**: 06684
- **Purpose**: Likely military or scientific, typical of the Zenit-4M series.

### Historical Context
- **Soviet Space Program**: Cosmos 572 was part of the Soviet Union's extensive satellite program during the Cold War.
- **Zenit-4M Series**: The Zenit-4M class was designed for various space missions, including reconnaissance and communication.
- **Voskhod Rocket**: The Voskhod launch vehicle was used for both crewed and uncrewed missions, including early Soviet spaceflights.

### Wikipedia Availability
- **Languages**: Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

### References
- **Source**: Q6272367 (Wikidata reference)
- **COSPAR ID Source**: Q200386 (Wikidata reference)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report