# Cosmos 767
**Wikidata**: [Q12907798](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907798)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-767

## Summary
Cosmos 767 is a Soviet military communications satellite launched on September 17, 1975, as part of the Strela-1M system. It was deployed from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket and is cataloged in satellite registries under the serial number 08291.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 767 was launched on September 17, 1975, at 07:10:00 UTC
- It is classified as a Strela-1M type satellite
- Launch occurred from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- The launch vehicle used was a Kosmos-3M rocket
- It has the COSPAR identifier 1975-086G
- The satellite is also known by the alias "Kosmos 767"
- Its serial number (scn) in satellite catalogues is 08291
- It has 3 Wikipedia sitelinks in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 767?
A: Cosmos 767 was a communications satellite designed for military applications as part of the Strela-1M system. These satellites provided secure communication channels for Soviet military and government operations during the Cold War era.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 767?
A: Cosmos 767 was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet two-stage carrier rocket that was frequently used for launching satellites into low Earth orbit.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 767 launched from?
A: Cosmos 767 was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a Soviet space facility located in northern Russia that was one of the country's primary launch sites for military satellites.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 767 represents a significant component of Cold War military communications infrastructure. As part of the Strela-1M system, it contributed to the Soviet Union's secure military communication network, enabling command and control operations across various military units. These low-Earth orbit satellites were strategically important for maintaining communication channels during the tense geopolitical climate of the 1970s. The consistent deployment of satellites like Cosmos 767 demonstrated the Soviet Union's technological capabilities in space communications and highlighted the increasing importance of satellite technology in military strategy. Understanding these systems provides valuable insights into Cold War military communications architecture and the technological competition between superpowers.

## Notable For
- Being part of the Strela-1M military communications satellite network specifically designed for Soviet military use
- Launching from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a key Soviet space facility primarily used for military satellite deployments
- Having its COSPAR ID (1975-086G) indicating it was the first object from the 86th orbital launch of 1975
- Being cataloged with serial number 08291 in the Soviet space program's satellite registry system
- Having documentation in multiple Slavic language Wikipedia articles, reflecting regional significance and research interest

## Body
### Mission Details
- Launch date: September 17, 1975
- Launch time: 07:10:00 UTC
- Launch location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M rocket

### Classification
- Satellite class: Strela-1M
- Instance type: Communications satellite
- System: Military communications system
- Country of origin: Soviet Union

### Technical Identification
- COSPAR ID: 1975-086G
- Serial number (scn): 08291
- Alias: Kosmos 767
- Wolfram Language code: Entity["Satellite", "08291"]
- Wikipedia languages: Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian
- Sitelink count: 3

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report