# Cosmos 716
**Wikidata**: [Q13091148](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13091148)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-716

## Summary
Cosmos 716 was a Soviet military satellite launched on February 28, 1975, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It belonged to the Strela-1M class, which was designed specifically for military communications purposes.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 716 was launched on February 28, 1975, at 14:01:59 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- The satellite was part of the Strela-1M class, a series of Soviet military communications satellites
- It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket as the launch vehicle
- The satellite had a COSPAR ID of 1975-016F and serial number 07683
- Articles about Cosmos 716 exist in four Wikipedia languages: Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian
- The entity has a Google Knowledge Graph ID of /g/12365n04

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 716?
A: Cosmos 716 was a Soviet military communications satellite belonging to the Strela-1M class. These satellites were specifically developed to support military communications needs for the Soviet armed forces.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 716 launched?
A: Cosmos 716 was launched on February 28, 1975, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 at exactly 14:01:59 using a Kosmos-3M rocket as the launch vehicle.

### Q: What class of satellite was Cosmos 716?
A: Cosmos 716 was an instance of the Strela-1M class of satellites, which formed a series of Soviet military communications satellites designed to provide secure military communications capabilities.

### Q: What identifiers are associated with Cosmos 716?
A: Cosmos 716 had a COSPAR ID of 1975-016F, a serial number of 07683, a Google Knowledge Graph ID of /g/12365n04, and was referenced in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "07683"].

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 716 represents a significant contribution to Soviet military communications technology during the Cold War era. As part of the Strela-1M class, it fulfilled the critical need for secure military communications across vast distances, supporting Soviet defense operations and national security. These satellites were essential for maintaining command and control capabilities, particularly in remote areas where traditional communication infrastructure was impractical or vulnerable. Cosmos 716's launch on February 28, 1975, demonstrated the Soviet Union's continued advancement in space-based military communications systems, highlighting their commitment to developing robust satellite networks for defense purposes. Such capabilities were particularly important during a period of heightened international tensions, where reliable communications could be decisive in military operations.

## Notable For
- Part of the Strela-1M class, a specialized series of Soviet military communications satellites
- Launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, one of the Soviet Union's primary spaceports
- Deployed at the precise time of 14:01:59 on February 28, 1975, demonstrating precise orbital insertion
- Had its Wikipedia articles translated into multiple languages, indicating its documented significance in space history

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 716 was a Soviet satellite launched as part of the military communications program. It belonged to the Strela-1M class, which was specifically designed to support military communications needs. The satellite had a serial number of 07683 and a COSPAR ID of 1975-016F.

### Launch Details
- Launch date: February 28, 1975
- Launch time: 14:01:59
- Launch location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M rocket
- Country of origin: Soviet Union

### Classification
- Satellite class: Strela-1M
- Purpose: Military communications
- Instance of: Strela-1M class
- Related to: Kosmos-3M rocket class

### Digital Presence
- Wikipedia languages: Hungarian (hu), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)
- Sitelink count: 4
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/12365n04
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "07683"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report