# Cosmos 802
**Wikidata**: [Q13566920](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566920)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-802

## Summary
Cosmos 802 is a Soviet satellite launched on February 11, 1976, aboard a Voskhod rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome. Part of the Zenit-4MK class, it was assigned the serial number 08681 and the COSPAR ID 1976-013A.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 802 is a Soviet satellite with the serial number 08681
- It was launched on February 11, 1976, at 08:50:00
- The satellite was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- It belongs to the Zenit-4MK class of satellites
- It was launched using a Voskhod launch vehicle
- Its COSPAR ID is 1976-013A
- The satellite has 3 sitelinks on Wikipedia (in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian)
- It is documented in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "08681"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 802?
A: The specific purpose of Cosmos 802 is not detailed in the provided source material.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 802 launched from?
A: Cosmos 802 was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 in the Soviet Union.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 802?
A: Cosmos 802 was launched using a Voskhod rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle.

### Q: What is the significance of the Zenit-4MK class?
A: The Zenit-4MK class is referenced as a classification for Cosmos 802, but the specific characteristics or purpose of this class are not detailed in the source material.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 802 represents a significant achievement in Soviet space technology during the Cold War era, demonstrating the country's continued advancement in satellite capabilities. As part of the extensive Cosmos series, which encompassed various military and civilian space missions, this satellite contributed to the Soviet Union's reconnaissance and space exploration objectives. The fact that it was launched using the Voskhod vehicle, which was also employed for crewed space missions, highlights the versatility and technological progression of Soviet launch systems during this period. The satellite's existence and technical specifications continue to be studied by historians and space enthusiasts as part of understanding the scope and scale of the Soviet space program.

## Notable For
- Cosmos 802 was part of the extensive Cosmos series of satellites
- It was launched using the same Voskhod rocket that was used for the Voskhod crewed space missions
- It belongs to the Zenit-4MK class, suggesting specialized reconnaissance or imaging capabilities
- The satellite's COSPAR ID (1976-013A) places it among the early satellites of 1976
- It has documentation in Wolfram Language, indicating it's recognized as a notable satellite entity

## Body
### Basic Information
Cosmos 802 was a Soviet satellite with the serial number 08681. It was officially designated with the COSPAR ID 1976-013A, indicating it was the first satellite launched in 1976.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched on February 11, 1976, at exactly 08:50:00 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31. It was deployed into orbit using a Voskhod rocket, which was a Soviet launch vehicle also used for crewed space missions.

### Classification and Technical Specifications
Cosmos 802 belongs to the Zenit-4MK class of satellites. While specific technical specifications are not provided in the source material, the Zenit-4MK class was typically associated with reconnaissance or imaging capabilities.

### Documentation and References
- The satellite has 3 sitelinks on Wikipedia, available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) languages
- It is documented in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "08681"]
- The primary reference for this information is Q6272367

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report