# Cosmos 602
**Wikidata**: [Q13566886](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566886)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-602

## Summary
Cosmos 602 was a Soviet satellite launched on October 20, 1973, classified as a Zenit-4MK spacecraft. It was deployed from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Voskhod launch vehicle. The mission is identified by the international designator COSPAR ID 1973-077A.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Cosmos 602 is an instance of the Zenit-4MK class of satellites.
- **Launch Date:** The spacecraft launched on October 20, 1973.
- **Launch Vehicle:** It was propelled into orbit by a Voskhod rocket.
- **Launch Site:** The launch originated from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4.
- **Launch Time:** The significant event (rocket launch) occurred at 10:14:58.
- **COSPAR ID:** The international designation for this object is 1973-077A.
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** It holds the SatCat number 06885.
- **Alternate Name:** The satellite is also known by the alias "Kosmos 602."

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 602?
A: Cosmos 602 was a satellite of the Zenit-4MK class. It was launched by the Soviet Union via a Voskhod launch vehicle.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 602 launched?
A: Cosmos 602 was launched on October 20, 1973, at 10:14:58. The launch took place at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4.

### Q: What was the launch vehicle used for Cosmos 602?
A: The satellite was launched using a Voskhod rocket, a Russian launch vehicle associated with the Soviet space program.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 602 serves as a specific historical data point within the Soviet space program, contributing to the understanding of Zenit-4MK class operations. Launched in late 1973, it exemplifies the heavy utilization of the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, specifically Site 43/4, during this era of space exploration.

The mission highlights the use of the Voskhod launch vehicle, bridging the gap between earlier Soviet crewed spacecraft technology and uncrewed satellite deployment. By cataloging precise details such as the exact launch time (10:14:58) and its COSPAR ID (1973-077A), Cosmos 602 provides researchers and orbital analysts with essential data for tracking historical object densities in orbit. Its existence helps map the timeline of Soviet reconnaissance and satellite technology development during the Cold War.

## Notable For
- Being a documented instance of the **Zenit-4MK** satellite class.
- Launching from the specific **Site 43/4** at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.
- Utilizing the **Voskhod** launch vehicle, which has historical ties to Soviet crewed missions.
- Having a precisely recorded launch time of **10:14:58**.
- Being tracked under the Wolfram Language entity code `Entity["Satellite", "06885"]`.

## Body
### Mission Identity and Classification
Cosmos 602 is identified in orbital records as a Zenit-4MK type spacecraft. The entity is cataloged in the Wolfram Language database as a satellite with the code 06885. It is also referenced by the alias "Kosmos 602" and maintains a presence in Wikipedia across Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) languages.

### Launch Details
The satellite's deployment is documented as a "rocket launch" significant event. Key logistical details include:
- **Date:** October 20, 1973
- **Location:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4
- **Time:** 10:14:58
- **Vehicle:** Voskhod (Russian launch vehicle)

### Orbital Identifiers
To facilitate international tracking and academic reference, Cosmos 602 is assigned the following identifiers:
- **COSPAR ID:** 1973-077A
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 06885

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report