# Cosmos 655

> satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q13381925](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13381925)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-655

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 655** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 655 (also known as Kosmos 655) was a Soviet signals intelligence satellite launched in 1974. It belonged to the Tselina-OM class and was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. Its primary mission was electronic reconnaissance for the Soviet military.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: May 21, 1974, at 06:15:59 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1974-035A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386)).  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 07306 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Class**: Tselina-OM, a Soviet signals intelligence (SIGINT) satellite model ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 655.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 655?  
A: Cosmos 655 was a Tselina-OM-class signals intelligence (SIGINT) satellite, designed for electronic reconnaissance by the Soviet Union.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 655 launched?  
A: It was launched on May 21, 1974, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome's Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 655?  
A: Its primary mission was to intercept and analyze electronic signals for military intelligence purposes.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 655 was part of the Soviet Union's broader Tselina program, which aimed to monitor and intercept foreign military communications and radar signals during the Cold War. These satellites provided critical intelligence, helping the USSR assess NATO and other adversaries' military capabilities. The Tselina-OM class, to which Cosmos 655 belonged, was an advanced iteration of these satellites, demonstrating the USSR's growing expertise in electronic warfare and space-based surveillance. Its launch also highlighted the strategic importance of the Plesetsk Cosmodrome for Soviet military space operations.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Significance**: Played a key role in Soviet electronic reconnaissance during the Cold War.  
- **Technical Class**: Part of the Tselina-OM series, a specialized SIGINT satellite model.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed at a specific time (06:15:59 UTC) from a highly secure military launch site.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: May 21, 1974.  
- **Time**: 06:15:59 UTC.  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132.  
- **Rocket**: Kosmos-3M, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle.  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Model**: Tselina-OM, designed for signals intelligence.  
- **Catalog Number**: 07306.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1974-035A.  

### Mission Context  
- **Role**: Electronic reconnaissance for the Soviet military.  
- **Program**: Part of the broader Tselina program, which included multiple SIGINT satellites.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report