# Cosmos 791
**Wikidata**: [Q12907805](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907805)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-791

## Summary
Cosmos 791 is a Soviet satellite launched on January 28, 1976, using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. It belongs to the Strela-1M class of satellites and was assigned the COSPAR ID 1976-008A.

## Key Facts
- COSPAR ID: 1976-008A
- Launch date: January 28, 1976
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch time: 10:39:01
- Satellite class: Strela-1M
- SCN number: 08607
- Wikipedia available in: Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 791?
A: Cosmos 791 is a Soviet satellite belonging to the Strela-1M class of communications satellites.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 791 launched?
A: Cosmos 791 was launched on January 28, 1976, at 10:39:01 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: What information is available about Cosmos 791 online?
A: Information about Cosmos 791 is available in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian on Wikipedia, with a total of 3 sitelinks.

### Q: How can Cosmos 791 be referenced in technical systems?
A: In Wolfram Language, Cosmos 791 can be referenced as Entity["Satellite", "08607"].

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 791 represents an important component of the Soviet Union's early satellite communication infrastructure. As part of the Strela-1M class, it contributed to the development of military communications capabilities during the Cold War era. The launch using the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket demonstrated the Soviet Union's continued advancement in space technology. The deployment from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, one of the Soviet Union's primary launch sites, highlighted the operational maturity of their space program. Strela satellites formed a communications network that supported various military and governmental functions, playing a crucial role in Soviet operations during this period.

## Notable For
- Part of the Strela-1M class, a specialized military communications satellite system
- One of the Cosmos satellites launched by the Soviet Union in the 1970s
- Launched using the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket, which had been in service since 1967
- Featured on Wikipedia in three Slavic languages (Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian)

## Body
### Mission Details
Cosmos 791 was launched as part of the Soviet space program on January 28, 1976. The mission launched at 10:39:01 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132. The satellite was assigned the COSPAR identifier 1976-008A and was cataloged with SCN number 08607.

### Technical Specifications
- Satellite class: Strela-1M
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M
- Launch country: Soviet Union
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch date: January 28, 1976
- Launch time: 10:39:01
- COSPAR ID: 1976-008A
- SCN number: 08607

### Documentation and References
Cosmos 791 is documented on Wikipedia in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages. The satellite has 3 sitelinks available. In Wolfram Language, it can be referenced as Entity["Satellite", "08607"].

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report