# Cosmos 789
**Wikidata**: [Q12754001](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12754001)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-789

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 789** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 789 is a Soviet military satellite launched in 1976 as part of the Kosmos program. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132. The satellite served military purposes, though its specific mission details remain classified.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** January 20, 1976 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1976-005A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 08591 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class:** Military satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58679))  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 789  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 17:07:41 UTC on January 20, 1976 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 789?  
A: Cosmos 789 was a military satellite, though its exact mission remains classified, as was typical for Soviet-era Kosmos program satellites.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 789 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport used for military and scientific missions.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 789?  
A: The Kosmos-3M, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle, was used to deploy Cosmos 789 into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 789 represents the Soviet Union's extensive use of space for military purposes during the Cold War. As part of the Kosmos program, it contributed to reconnaissance, communications, or other defense-related operations, though specifics are often undisclosed. Its launch underscores the strategic importance of satellites in Cold War-era geopolitics and the technological rivalry between superpowers. The Kosmos-3M rocket's reliability also highlights Soviet advancements in launch vehicle design, which supported both military and civilian missions.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** One of many Soviet satellites deployed for undisclosed defense applications.  
- **Launch Precision:** Launched at exactly 17:07:41 UTC, reflecting meticulous mission planning.  
- **Kosmos Program Legacy:** Part of the long-running Kosmos series, which included over 2,500 satellites for various purposes.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** January 20, 1976  
- **Time:** 17:07:41 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M (a two-stage rocket developed by the Soviet Union)  
- **Catalog Number:** 08591  

### Mission Context  
- **Program:** Kosmos (a broad Soviet satellite initiative spanning military, scientific, and technological missions)  
- **Classification:** Military (exact function classified)  

### Legacy  
- **Wikipedia Coverage:** Listed in Croatian (hr), Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) Wikipedia.  
- **Wolfram Language Reference:** Entity["Satellite", "08591"]  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report