# Cosmos 727
**Wikidata**: [Q12753970](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753970)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-727

## Summary
Cosmos 727 is a Zenit-4MK class satellite launched by the Soviet Union on April 16, 1975, using a Soyuz-U rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31. It was identified with the serial number 07742 and COSPAR ID 1975-030A.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 727 (also known as Kosmos 727) was launched on April 16, 1975
- It belongs to the Zenit-4MK class of satellites
- The satellite has serial number 07742 and COSPAR ID 1975-030A
- It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 at 08:00:01 local time
- The launch vehicle used was a Soyuz-U rocket
- It was operated by the Soviet Union
- The satellite has 3 sitelinks available on Wikipedia
- It has an entry in Wolfram Language with code Entity["Satellite", "07742"]

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 727?
A: Cosmos 727 is a Zenit-4MK class satellite, which was a type of Soviet satellite.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 727 launched?
A: Cosmos 727 was launched on April 16, 1975, at 08:00:01 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: What other entities is Cosmos 727 related to?
A: Cosmos 727 is related to the Zenit-4MK satellite class and the Soyuz-U rocket, which was used for its launch.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 727 represents a significant milestone in Soviet space exploration history, launched during an active period of space development. The launch on April 16, 1975, using the Soyuz-U rocket, demonstrates the continued reliability and development of Soviet launch vehicles during this period. The Zenit-4MK class, to which Cosmos 727 belongs, represents a specific technological approach to satellite design that was part of the broader Soviet space program infrastructure.

## Notable For
- Launch precision: Launched at exactly 08:00:01 on April 16, 1975, indicating precise timing
- Soyuz-U utilization: One of the satellites launched using the reliable Soyuz-U rocket variant
- Baikonur Cosmodrome operation: Launched from Site 31, one of the primary Soviet launch sites
- Multilingual documentation: Has Wikipedia entries in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages

## Body
### General Information
- Cosmos 727 is a satellite with serial number 07742
- Also known as Kosmos 727
- COSPAR ID: 1975-030A
- Instance of: Zenit-4MK class
- Part of the Cosmos satellite series operated by the Soviet Union
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "07742"]

### Launch Details
- Launch date: April 16, 1975
- Launch time: 08:00:01
- Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U rocket
- Classification: Rocket launch event
- Country of origin: Soviet Union

### Technical Specifications
- Satellite class: Zenit-4MK
- Rocket design variant: Soyuz-U (Universal)
- Mission specifics: Not provided in source material

### Related Entities
- Related to: Zenit-4MK class
- Related to: Soyuz-U class (rocket design variant)

### Documentation
- Sitelink count: 3
- Wikipedia languages: mk (Macedonian), sh (Serbo-Croatian), sr (Serbian)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report