# Cosmos 798
**Wikidata**: [Q13566918](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566918)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-798

## Summary
Cosmos 798 is a Soviet communications satellite belonging to the Strela-1M class, launched on January 28, 1976, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** January 28, 1976
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **COSPAR ID:** 1976-008H
- **SCN:** 08614
- **Class:** Strela-1M
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch occurring at 10:39:01 on January 28, 1976, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Country:** Soviet Union
- **Wikipedia Languages:** mk, sh, sr

## FAQs
### Q: What was the primary purpose of Cosmos 798?
A: Cosmos 798 was a communications satellite, specifically part of the Soviet Strela-1M system designed for military communications.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 798 launched?
A: It was launched on January 28, 1976, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 at 10:39:01 local time.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 798?
A: The satellite was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: What is the COSPAR identifier for Cosmos 798?
A: Its COSPAR ID is 1976-008H.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 798 represents a significant component of the Soviet Union's early military communications infrastructure. As part of the Strela-1M constellation, it contributed to the establishment of a space-based communication network, enhancing command and control capabilities for Soviet forces during the Cold War era. The successful deployment of such satellites demonstrated the USSR's ongoing capability in launching and operating dedicated military communication systems, playing a crucial role in their strategic communications architecture. Understanding Cosmos 798 provides insight into the technological and operational aspects of Soviet space activities during the 1970s.

## Notable For
- Being a member of the Strela-1M class of Soviet military communications satellites.
- Its launch on January 28, 1976, using the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket.
- Launching specifically from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a key Soviet launch facility.
- Having the unique identifier SCN 08614 within the Soviet satellite cataloging system.
- Being designated with the COSPAR ID 1976-008H, an international standard for space objects.

## Body
### Basic Identification
- **Entity Name:** Cosmos 798
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 798
- **SCN:** 08614
- **COSPAR ID:** 1976-008H
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "08614"]

### Technical Classification
- **Instance Of:** Strela-1M
- **Class:** Strela-1M (communications satellite)
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M

### Mission Details
- **Launch Date:** January 28, 1976
- **Launch Time:** 10:39:01
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch (qualifiers: location - Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, time - 10:39:01, point in time - 1976-01-28)
- **Country of Origin:** Soviet Union

### Digital Presence
- **Sitelink Count:** 3 (indicating limited coverage in structured knowledge bases)
- **Wikipedia Languages:** mk, sh, sr (Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report