# Cosmos 658
**Wikidata**: [Q12753942](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753942)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-658

## Summary
Cosmos 658 was a Soviet spy satellite launched on June 6, 1974, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using a Voskhod launch vehicle. It belonged to the Zenit 2M class of reconnaissance satellites.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 658 (also known as Kosmos 658) had serial number 07328 and COSPAR ID 1974-041A
- It was launched on June 6, 1974 at 06:20:00 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- The satellite was part of the Zenit 2M class, a type of Soviet spy satellite
- It was deployed using a Voskhod launch vehicle from the Soviet Union
- The satellite has documentation in Wikipedia in Macedonian, Serbian, and Serbo-Croatian languages
- It has 3 total sitelinks across different language versions of Wikipedia
- The Wolfram Language entity code for Cosmos 658 is Entity["Satellite", "07328"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the primary purpose of Cosmos 658?
A: Cosmos 658 was a Soviet spy satellite designed for reconnaissance missions as part of the Zenit 2M class, used for gathering intelligence from orbit.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 658 launched?
A: Cosmos 658 was launched on June 6, 1974 at 06:20:00 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using a Voskhod rocket.

### Q: What technical classification did Cosmos 658 belong to?
A: Cosmos 658 was classified as a Zenit 2M satellite, which was a specific type of Soviet reconnaissance satellite used for intelligence gathering.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 658 represents a significant achievement in Soviet space reconnaissance technology during the Cold War era. As part of the Zenit 2M spy satellite program, it contributed to the Soviet Union's intelligence-gathering capabilities, providing surveillance data from orbit. These satellites played a crucial role in military monitoring and verification of compliance with various treaties during a period of intense geopolitical tension. The successful operation of Cosmos 658 demonstrated the reliability of Soviet space reconnaissance systems, helping maintain the balance of power during the Cold War and influencing the development of similar technologies globally.

## Notable For
- Being a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched in 1974 during the Cold War period
- Its deployment from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31, the Soviet Union's primary space launch facility
- Belonging to the specialized Zenit 2M class of spy satellites
- Being launched using the Voskhod rocket, which was also used for crewed space missions
- Having documentation across multiple Slavic language Wikipedia entries

## Body
### General Information
Cosmos 658 was a Soviet spy satellite launched on June 6, 1974. It was assigned serial number 07328 and had the COSPAR ID 1974-041A. The satellite belonged to the Zenit 2M class, which was a series of Soviet reconnaissance satellites used for intelligence gathering purposes.

### Launch Details
- Launch Date: June 6, 1974
- Launch Time: 06:20:00
- Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- Launch Vehicle: Voskhod

### Technical Classification
- Satellite Class: Zenit 2M (Soviet spy satellite)
- Country of Origin: Soviet Union
- Related Launch Vehicle Class: Voskhod (also used for crewed spacecraft)

### Documentation
- Wikipedia Languages: Macedonian (mk), Serbian (sr), and Serbo-Croatian (sh)
- Wolfram Language Entity: Entity["Satellite", "07328"]
- Total Sitelinks: 3
- Serial Number: 07328
- COSPAR ID: 1974-041A

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report