# Cosmos 751
**Wikidata**: [Q13566907](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566907)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-751

## Summary
Cosmos 751 was a Soviet Zenit 2M spy satellite launched on July 23, 1975, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. It was part of the USSR's military reconnaissance program and operated under the cover name "Kosmos." The satellite was deployed using a Voskhod-class launch vehicle.

## Key Facts
- Official designation: Cosmos 751
- Alternate name: Kosmos 751
- Launch date: July 23, 1975
- Launch time: 13:00 UTC
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- Launch vehicle: Voskhod
- Satellite class: Zenit 2M (military reconnaissance)
- COSPAR ID: 1975-068A
- SCN code: 08040
- Wikidata item count (sitelinks): 3
- Wikipedia languages: Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)
- Wolfram Alpha entity code: Entity["Satellite", "08040"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 751?
A: Cosmos 751 was a Soviet military reconnaissance satellite designed for intelligence gathering. As part of the Zenit 2M program, it collected photographic and electronic surveillance data during the Cold War era.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 751 launched?
A: Cosmos 751 was launched on July 23, 1975, at 13:00 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 in the Soviet Union. It was placed into orbit using a Voskhod-class launch vehicle.

### Q: How is Cosmos 751 classified technically?
A: Cosmos 751 is classified as a Zenit 2M satellite, which refers to a specific model within the broader Zenit family of Soviet spy satellites used primarily for military reconnaissance missions.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 751 represents one of many classified assets developed by the Soviet Union during the height of the Cold War for strategic intelligence operations. Its deployment reflects the technological competition between global superpowers in space-based surveillance capabilities. As part of the Zenit 2M series, Cosmos 751 contributed to the USSR’s ability to monitor foreign activities through orbital reconnaissance. These types of missions were critical in shaping geopolitical strategies and maintaining national security interests throughout the latter half of the 20th century.

## Notable For
- Being part of the secretive Zenit 2M military satellite program
- Launching during a peak period of Cold War espionage via space technology
- Utilizing the historically significant Voskhod-class launch system
- Representing Soviet advancements in photo-reconnaissance satellite design
- Operating under the dual naming convention ("Cosmos") commonly used for classified payloads

## Body
### Mission Overview
Cosmos 751 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite belonging to the Zenit 2M class. Satellites in this category were typically employed for military purposes such as Earth observation and signal interception.

### Technical Classification
The spacecraft was designated as an instance of the Zenit 2M class, indicating its role in optical reconnaissance. This subclass of Zenit satellites was known for returning film canisters to Earth for image processing.

### Launch Details
- **Date**: July 23, 1975  
- **Time**: 13:00 UTC  
- **Location**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 43  
- **Vehicle**: Voskhod-class launcher  

This event marked another successful mission in the Soviet Union's extensive use of the Plesetsk facility for deploying classified payloads.

### Identifiers and References
- **COSPAR ID**: 1975-068A  
- **SCN Code**: 08040  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 751  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "08040"]  

These identifiers are used across databases and scientific references to uniquely catalog the satellite.

### Documentation and Coverage
While detailed public information remains limited due to the classified nature of the mission, Cosmos 751 has entries in multiple language versions of Wikipedia including Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian editions. It also appears in specialized aerospace knowledge systems like Wolfram Alpha.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report