# Cosmos 762
**Wikidata**: [Q12907796](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907796)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-762

## Summary
Cosmos 762 was a Soviet military communication satellite launched in 1975 as part of the Strela-1M constellation. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 to facilitate secure military communications for the Soviet Union.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** September 17, 1975, at 07:10:00 UTC  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1975-086B  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 08286  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 (Soviet Union/Russia)  
- **Satellite Class:** Strela-1M (military communications)  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch (1975-09-17)  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 762, Kosmos-762  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 762?  
A: Cosmos 762 was a military communication satellite designed to support secure Soviet military communications as part of the Strela-1M constellation.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 762 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a Soviet (now Russian) spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Cosmos 762?  
A: A Kosmos-3M rocket carried Cosmos 762 into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 762 played a critical role in the Soviet Union's military communications infrastructure during the Cold War. As part of the Strela-1M constellation, it ensured secure and reliable data transmission for Soviet defense operations. Its deployment underscored the USSR's investment in space-based military technology, contributing to the broader strategic competition with NATO nations. The satellite's launch also demonstrated the reliability of the Kosmos-3M rocket, which became a workhorse for Soviet orbital deployments.  

## Notable For  
- One of multiple Strela-1M satellites launched in the mid-1970s to enhance Soviet military communications.  
- Deployed via the widely used Kosmos-3M rocket, known for its high success rate.  
- Contributed to the USSR's secure satellite communication network during a period of heightened Cold War tensions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Exact Launch Time:** 07:10:00 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 (a primary launch facility for Soviet military satellites).  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class:** Strela-1M (a low-orbit military communication satellite system).  
- **Mission:** Secure military data relay for Soviet forces.  

### Rocket & Deployment  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M (a Soviet two-stage orbital launch vehicle).  
- **Heritage:** Part of a series of Strela satellites launched throughout the 1970s.  

### Operational Context  
- **Era:** Cold War (heightened military space competition).  
- **Role:** Strengthened the USSR's encrypted communication capabilities in orbit.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report