# Cosmos 688
**Wikidata**: [Q13566899](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566899)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-688

## Summary
Cosmos 688 was a Soviet satellite launched on October 18, 1974, using a Voskhod rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. It was part of the Zenit-4MK class of satellites and is identified by its COSPAR ID 1974-078A.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: October 18, 1974
- **Launch Vehicle**: Voskhod
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41
- **Class**: Zenit-4MK
- **COSPAR ID**: 1974-078A
- **SCN (NORAD ID)**: 07473
- **Country of Origin**: Soviet Union
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 15:00 UTC on October 18, 1974

## FAQs
### Q: What was Cosmos 688?
A: Cosmos 688 was a Soviet satellite launched on October 18, 1974, as part of the Zenit-4MK class. It was launched using a Voskhod rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

### Q: When was Cosmos 688 launched?
A: Cosmos 688 was launched on October 18, 1974, at 15:00 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41.

### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 688?
A: Cosmos 688 was a Zenit-4MK class satellite, part of the Soviet Union's satellite program.

### Q: What was the launch vehicle for Cosmos 688?
A: The launch vehicle for Cosmos 688 was the Voskhod rocket.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 688 launched from?
A: Cosmos 688 was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 in the Soviet Union.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 688 represents a significant entry in the Soviet Union's satellite program, particularly within the Zenit-4MK class. Launched in 1974, it was part of a broader effort to deploy satellites for various purposes, including reconnaissance, communication, or scientific research. The Voskhod rocket, used for its launch, was a reliable vehicle in the Soviet space program. The satellite's classification as Zenit-4MK indicates its role in a specific series of satellites designed for particular missions. While specific details about its payload or mission objectives are not provided, its inclusion in the Cosmos series reflects the Soviet Union's extensive satellite deployment activities during the Cold War era.

## Notable For
- **First Launch of Zenit-4MK Class**: Cosmos 688 was one of the first satellites in the Zenit-4MK series.
- **Voskhod Rocket Utilization**: It marked a use of the Voskhod rocket for satellite deployment.
- **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Launch**: The satellite was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41, a key site for Soviet space activities.
- **COSPAR ID Assignment**: The COSPAR ID 1974-078A uniquely identifies the satellite in international records.
- **Soviet Space Program Contribution**: It contributed to the Soviet Union's extensive satellite deployment efforts during the Cold War.

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 688 is a satellite identified by its COSPAR ID 1974-078A and SCN (NORAD ID) 07473. It belongs to the Zenit-4MK class of satellites and was launched on October 18, 1974, at 15:00 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 using a Voskhod rocket.

### Classification and Series
- **Class**: Zenit-4MK
- **Series**: Part of the broader Cosmos series of Soviet satellites.
- **Country**: Soviet Union

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date**: October 18, 1974
- **Launch Time**: 15:00 UTC
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41
- **Launch Vehicle**: Voskhod

### Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 1974-078A
- **SCN (NORAD ID)**: 07473

### Wikipedia Presence
- Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) languages.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report