# Cosmos 741
**Wikidata**: [Q12753978](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753978)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-741

## Summary
Cosmos 741 is a Soviet military satellite launched on May 30, 1975, as part of the Kosmos series. It was launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Voskhod rocket and is classified as a Kosmos satellite. The satellite's COSPAR ID is 1975-047A, and it is notable for being part of the Soviet Union's military satellite program.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: May 30, 1975
- **Launch Vehicle**: Voskhod
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- **COSPAR ID**: 1975-047A
- **Classification**: Kosmos satellite
- **Related Series**: Part of the Kosmos series of Soviet/Russian military satellites
- **Launch Time**: 06:45:00 UTC
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Available in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 741?
A: Cosmos 741 was a Soviet military satellite, part of the Kosmos series, launched to support the Soviet Union's space-based military operations.

### Q: Which rocket launched Cosmos 741?
A: Cosmos 741 was launched using a Voskhod rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 on May 30, 1975.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 741?
A: The COSPAR ID of Cosmos 741 is 1975-047A, assigned by the Committee on Space Research.

### Q: Where can I find more information about Cosmos 741?
A: Detailed information about Cosmos 741 is available in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian Wikipedia articles.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 741 is significant as part of the Soviet Union's extensive Kosmos satellite program, which played a crucial role in military reconnaissance, communications, and early space-based surveillance. Launched in 1975, it was part of a series of satellites designed to support the Soviet military's strategic objectives. The satellite's classification as a Kosmos satellite reflects its role in the broader Soviet space program, which was a key component of the Cold War-era space race. While specific details about its mission are classified, its inclusion in the Kosmos series underscores the Soviet Union's commitment to maintaining a robust space-based infrastructure for military purposes.

## Notable For
- **Part of the Kosmos Series**: Cosmos 741 is one of many military satellites launched as part of the Kosmos series.
- **Voskhod Launch**: The satellite was launched using the Voskhod rocket, which was also used for crewed missions.
- **Plesetsk Launch Site**: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43, a key facility for Soviet space operations.
- **COSPAR Identification**: The satellite is uniquely identified by its COSPAR ID, 1975-047A.
- **Military Satellite**: Like other Kosmos satellites, Cosmos 741 was part of the Soviet military satellite program.

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 741 is a Soviet military satellite launched on May 30, 1975, as part of the Kosmos series. The satellite was launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 using a Voskhod rocket. It is classified as a Kosmos satellite and is identified by the COSPAR ID 1975-047A.

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date**: May 30, 1975
- **Launch Time**: 06:45:00 UTC
- **Launch Vehicle**: Voskhod
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43

### Classification and Series
- **Classification**: Kosmos satellite
- **Series**: Part of the Kosmos series of Soviet/Russian military satellites
- **COSPAR ID**: 1975-047A

### Wikipedia Availability
- **Languages**: Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) Wikipedia.

### Related Entities
- **Kosmos Series**: A series of Soviet and Russian military satellites.
- **Voskhod Rocket**: A Russian launch vehicle used for satellite launches.
- **Voskhod Spacecraft**: A series of Soviet crewed spacecraft.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report