# Cosmos 788
**Wikidata**: [Q12754000](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12754000)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-788

## Summary
Cosmos 788 was a Soviet satellite launched on January 7, 1976, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 using a Voskhod rocket. It was part of the Zenit-4MK class and carried the COSPAR ID 1976-002A. The launch occurred at 15:34:58 UTC.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: January 7, 1976
- **Launch Vehicle**: Voskhod
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- **Class**: Zenit-4MK
- **COSPAR ID**: 1976-002A
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 08551
- **Launch Time**: 15:34:58 UTC
- **Country of Origin**: Soviet Union
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Available in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 788?
A: The purpose of Cosmos 788 is not specified in the provided source material. It was a satellite launched as part of the Soviet space program, but its specific mission details are not available.

### Q: Which rocket was used to launch Cosmos 788?
A: Cosmos 788 was launched using a Voskhod rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 on January 7, 1976.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 788?
A: The COSPAR ID of Cosmos 788 is 1976-002A, assigned by the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR).

### Q: Where can I find more information about Cosmos 788?
A: Additional information about Cosmos 788 is available in Wikipedia articles in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 788 is significant as part of the Soviet Union's extensive satellite launch program during the 1970s. Launched on January 7, 1976, it was one of many satellites deployed to support military, scientific, or communications objectives. The Voskhod rocket, used for its launch, was a reliable Soviet launch vehicle known for its role in early space exploration. The satellite's classification as Zenit-4MK indicates its association with a specific series of spacecraft, though its exact purpose remains undocumented in the provided material. The launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 highlights the Soviet Union's strategic use of this facility for space missions. While Cosmos 788 may not have been widely publicized, it contributed to the broader Soviet space program, which played a crucial role in advancing space technology and exploration during the Cold War era.

## Notable For
- **First Launch of 1976**: Cosmos 788 was one of the first satellites launched in 1976, marking an early milestone in the Soviet space program.
- **Zenit-4MK Class**: It belonged to the Zenit-4MK class, a series of Soviet satellites with specific designations.
- **Voskhod Rocket**: Launched aboard the Voskhod rocket, which was a key Soviet launch vehicle of the era.
- **Plesetsk Cosmodrome**: Deployed from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43, a major Soviet spaceport.
- **COSPAR ID**: Assigned the COSPAR ID 1976-002A, indicating its cataloging by the international space research community.

## Body
### Launch Details
Cosmos 788 was launched on **January 7, 1976**, at **15:34:58 UTC** from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43**. The launch vehicle used was the **Voskhod**, a Soviet rocket known for its reliability in early space missions.

### Classification and Identification
- **Class**: Zenit-4MK
- **COSPAR ID**: 1976-002A
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 08551
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 788

### Mission Context
- **Country of Origin**: Soviet Union
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Articles exist in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

### Technical Specifications
- **Launch Vehicle**: Voskhod
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43

### Additional Information
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "08551"]
- **Sitelink Count**: 3 (indicating limited external references)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report