# Cosmos 707
**Wikidata**: [Q13566901](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566901)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-707

## Summary  
Cosmos 707 was a Soviet signals intelligence satellite launched in 1975 as part of the Tselina-OM class, designed to monitor radio communications and electronic signals. It was deployed aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, serving military reconnaissance purposes during the Cold War.  

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: February 5, 1975, at 13:15:00 UTC.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1975-008A.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 07637.  
- **Class**: Tselina-OM, a Soviet signals intelligence satellite model.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket (Soviet Union/Russia).  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.  
- **Mission Type**: Military signals intelligence gathering.  

## FAQs  
### Q: When was Cosmos 707 launched?  
A: Cosmos 707 was launched on February 5, 1975, at 13:15:00 UTC.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 707?  
A: It was a signals intelligence satellite designed to intercept and monitor radio communications and electronic emissions for Soviet military intelligence.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 707?  
A: The satellite was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle later operated by Russia.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 707 played a role in the Soviet Union’s Cold War-era military surveillance efforts as part of the Tselina-OM satellite network. These satellites were critical for gathering signals intelligence (SIGINT), enabling the Soviet military to monitor adversaries’ communications and electronic activities globally. By providing strategic insights, Cosmos 707 contributed to the broader geopolitical and security strategies of the Soviet bloc, reflecting the technological and espionage dynamics of the era. Its launch underscored the importance of space-based reconnaissance in maintaining military parity during a period of heightened international tensions.  

## Notable For  
- **Tselina-OM Class Membership**: Part of a specialized Soviet satellite series focused on signals intelligence.  
- **Kosmos-3M Rocket Deployment**: Utilized a reliable and long-serving Soviet launch vehicle.  
- **Cold War Surveillance Role**: Supported military intelligence operations during a critical geopolitical period.  
- **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Launch**: Originated from a key Soviet space launch facility.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date/Time**: February 5, 1975, at 13:15:00 UTC.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M (Soviet Union).  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a primary Soviet spaceport.  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: Tselina-OM, designed for signals intelligence (SIGINT) operations.  
- **Identifiers**:  
  - **COSPAR ID**: 1975-008A.  
  - **SCN**: 07637.  
- **Mission**: Intercepting radio communications and electronic signals for military analysis.  

### Mission Context  
- **Operator**: Soviet Union.  
- **Era**: Cold War, reflecting the strategic importance of space-based surveillance.  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "07637"].  

### Additional Notes  
- **Sitelinks**: Featured in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian Wikipedia entries.  
- **Rocket Legacy**: The Kosmos-3M rocket was used for numerous Soviet and later Russian satellite launches.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report