# Cosmos 698
**Wikidata**: [Q12753956](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753956)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-698

## Summary
Cosmos 698 was a Soviet signals intelligence satellite belonging to the Tselina-OM class. Launched on December 18, 1974, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, it operated under the COSPAR designation 1974-100A.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 698 was a Soviet signals intelligence satellite of the Tselina-OM class
- It was launched on December 18, 1974, at 14:11:59
- The launch occurred from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- It was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket
- The satellite's COSPAR identifier is 1974-100A
- Its serial number is 07576
- It has 3 Wikipedia sitelinks in languages: mk, sh, sr
- It has the Wolfram Language entity code Entity["Satellite", "07576"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 698?
A: Cosmos 698 was a Soviet signals intelligence satellite designed for gathering electronic intelligence as part of the Tselina-OM class of satellites.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 698 launched?
A: Cosmos 698 was launched on December 18, 1974, at 14:11:59 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID and serial number of Cosmos 698?
A: Cosmos 698 has the COSPAR identifier 1974-100A and the serial number 07576.

### Q: In what languages is Cosmos 698 documented on Wikipedia?
A: Cosmos 698 is documented in Wikipedia with sitelinks in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) languages.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 698 represents an important component of Soviet Cold War-era signals intelligence capabilities. As a member of the Tselina-OM class, it contributed to the Soviet Union's ability to monitor and collect electronic intelligence from potentially adversary communications and radar systems. This type of satellite was crucial for national security during the Cold War, providing strategic advantages through early warning capabilities and intelligence gathering. The Tselina-OM satellites like Cosmos 698 were part of a larger network that helped maintain the Soviet Union's surveillance infrastructure, demonstrating the importance of space-based intelligence gathering during this period of geopolitical tension between superpowers.

## Notable For
- Part of the Tselina-OM class, a specialized signals intelligence satellite model
- Launched specifically for electronic intelligence gathering purposes
- One of the Soviet Union's Cold War-era surveillance satellites
- Documented across multiple Slavic language Wikipedias, indicating international recognition
- Has the specific serial designation 07576 in Soviet satellite registry

## Body
### Basic Information
Cosmos 698 was a Soviet satellite launched as part of the Soviet space program. It belonged to the Tselina-OM class, which was specifically designed for signals intelligence purposes. The satellite had the serial number 07576 and the COSPAR identifier 1974-100A.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched on December 18, 1974, at 14:11:59. The launch took place from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet launch facility. The vehicle used for the launch was a Kosmos-3M rocket, a two-stage Soviet expendable carrier rocket.

### Technical Specifications
As a Tselina-OM class satellite, Cosmos 698 was equipped for electronic intelligence gathering. This class of satellites was designed to monitor and collect signals from communications systems and radar installations. The Tselina-OM variant represented an improvement over earlier Tselina models with enhanced capabilities.

### Documentation and Recognition
Cosmos 698 is documented on Wikipedia with articles in three Slavic languages: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr). This multilingual documentation reflects the satellite's significance in Cold War history. It also has a designated entity code in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "07576"].

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report