# Cosmos 630
**Wikidata**: [Q12753932](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753932)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-630

## Summary  
Cosmos 630 was a Soviet satellite launched on January 30, 1974, as part of the Zenit-4MK reconnaissance satellite series. It was deployed into orbit using a Voskhod launch vehicle from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.  

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: January 30, 1974  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Voskhod  
- **Satellite Class**: Zenit-4MK  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1974-004A  
- **Serial Number (SCN)**: 07104  
- **Alternative Name**: Kosmos 630  
- **Wikipedia Coverage**: Sitelinks in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian  
- **Launch Time**: 11:00:00 (local time)  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 630?  
A: Cosmos 630 belonged to the Zenit-4MK class, a series designed for reconnaissance and photographic intelligence missions. While specific payloads are undisclosed, its classification aligns with Cold War-era Soviet spy satellite programs.  

### Q: Why was it launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome?  
A: Plesetsk was the primary Soviet launch site for military satellites due to its high-latitude position, which facilitated polar orbit deployments favored by reconnaissance missions like those of the Zenit-4MK series.  

### Q: How does Cosmos 630 differ from other Cosmos satellites?  
A: Unlike many Cosmos satellites, Cosmos 630 was exclusively a Zenit-4MK variant—a specialized reconnaissance craft—rather than a general-purpose test or scientific platform. Its launch vehicle (Voskhod) also distinguishes it, as Cosmos missions often used rockets like Soyuz or R-7.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 630 exemplifies the Soviet Union’s Cold War-era satellite reconnaissance program, which was critical for military intelligence and technological advancement. As a Zenit-4MK satellite, it likely provided high-resolution imagery for strategic purposes, reinforcing Soviet capabilities in space-based surveillance. Its successful deployment via the Voskhod launcher also demonstrated the reliability of this launch vehicle, a modified version of the Vostok rocket that served as a backbone for Soviet space efforts during this period.  

## Notable For  
- **Zenit-4MK Specialization**: Unlike broader Cosmos satellites, it was a dedicated reconnaissance craft in the Zenit-4MK series.  
- **Voskhod Launch**: Utilized the Voskhod carrier rocket, a key workhorse for Soviet military satellites.  
- **Polar Orbit Deployment**: Launched from Plesetsk, enabling access to near-polar orbits favored by spy satellites.  
- **Multi-Language Documentation**: Wikipedia coverage in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian, reflecting regional interest in Soviet space history.  

## Body  
### Basic Information  
- Cosmos 630 (SCN 07104) was a Soviet satellite with the alternative name Kosmos 630.  
- It belonged to the Zenit-4MK class, a lineage of reconnaissance satellites.  

### Launch Profile  
- **Date**: January 30, 1974  
- **Time**: 11:00:00 (at launch site)  
- **Location**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4  
- **Vehicle**: Voskhod launch vehicle  
- **Mission Type**: Rocket launch (military reconnaissance)  

### Identifiers  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1974-004A  
- **Wolfram Code**: Entity["Satellite", "07104"]  
- **Wikipedia Languages**: mk (Macedonian), sh (Serbo-Croatian), sr (Serbian)  

### Technical Class  
- **Instance Of**: Zenit-4MK (reconnaissance satellite series)  
- **Launch Family**: Voskhod (Soviet launch vehicle class)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report