# Cosmos 692
**Wikidata**: [Q12753955](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753955)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-692

## Summary
Cosmos 692 was a Soviet spy satellite launched on November 1, 1974, as part of the Zenit 2M class reconnaissance program. It was deployed into orbit using a Voskhod launch vehicle from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4 at 14:20:00.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 692 was a Soviet spy satellite belonging to the Zenit 2M class
- It was launched on November 1, 1974, at 14:20:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4
- The satellite used a Voskhod launch vehicle for its orbital deployment
- Its serial number is 07502 and COSPAR ID is 1974-087A
- It has Wikipedia entries in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages
- The satellite has 3 sitelinks across different language versions of Wikipedia
- In Wolfram Language, it is referenced as Entity["Satellite", "07502"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 692?
A: Cosmos 692 was a Soviet spy satellite designed for reconnaissance missions as part of the Zenit 2M class program.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 692 launched?
A: Cosmos 692 was launched on November 1, 1974, at 14:20:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4 using a Voskhod launch vehicle.

### Q: What technical identifiers are associated with Cosmos 692?
A: Cosmos 692 has the serial number 07502 and COSPAR ID 1974-087A. It is also referenced in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "07502"].

### Q: In which languages can information about Cosmos 692 be found?
A: Information about Cosmos 692 is available in Wikipedia entries in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 692 represents an important component of the Soviet Union's space reconnaissance capabilities during the Cold War era. As part of the Zenit 2M class, it contributed to the Soviet military's intelligence-gathering operations, providing critical data for national security purposes. The satellite's successful deployment demonstrated the reliability of the Voskhod launch vehicle and the Plesetsk Cosmodrome as a strategic launch site. Understanding Cosmos 692 and similar missions provides insight into the technological advancements and strategic priorities of the Soviet space program during the 1970s, offering valuable context for the history of space exploration and its role in international relations.

## Notable For
- Part of the Zenit 2M class, a specialized series of Soviet reconnaissance satellites
- Successfully launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4, a significant Soviet launch facility
- Deployed using a Voskhod launch vehicle, contributing to the operational history of this rocket system
- Has a documented launch time of 14:20:00, providing precise operational data for researchers

## Body
### Basic Information
Cosmos 692 was a Soviet spy satellite that belonged to the Zenit 2M class, a series of reconnaissance satellites used for intelligence gathering. The satellite had the serial number 07502 and was assigned the COSPAR ID 1974-087A for tracking purposes in international space registries.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched on November 1, 1974, at exactly 14:20:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4. It was deployed into orbit using a Voskhod launch vehicle, which was part of the Soviet Union's space launch inventory during this period.

### Documentation and References
Cosmos 692 has been documented in multiple sources, including Wikipedia entries in three languages: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr). These references contribute to the satellite's sitelink count of 3 across different language versions of the online encyclopedia.

### Technical Classification
As a Zenit 2M satellite, Cosmos 692 was designed for reconnaissance missions, though specific details about its capabilities, instruments, or orbital parameters are not provided in the source material. The satellite's Wolfram Language entity code is Entity["Satellite", "07502"], which serves as a technical identifier for computational systems.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report