# Cosmos 806
**Wikidata**: [Q12754008](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12754008)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-806

## Summary
Cosmos 806 is a Zenit-4MK satellite launched by the Soviet Union on March 10, 1976, using a Soyuz-U rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31. It was assigned the serial number 08737 and the COSPAR designation 1976-020A.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** March 10, 1976
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U
- **Satellite Class:** Zenit-4MK
- **Serial Number (SCN):** 08737
- **COSPAR ID:** 1976-020A
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 806
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 08:00:00 on March 10, 1976, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- **Wikipedia Languages:** mk (Macedonian), sh (Serbo-Croatian), sr (Serbian)

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 806?
A: Cosmos 806 was a Zenit-4MK satellite, a specific class of Soviet reconnaissance satellite.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 806 launched?
A: Cosmos 806 was launched on March 10, 1976, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 806?
A: It was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz rocket design.

### Q: What is the serial number for Cosmos 806?
A: Cosmos 806 was assigned the serial number 08737.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 806 represents a specific instance within the Soviet Union's extensive Zenit-4MK reconnaissance satellite program during the Cold War. As part of this program, it contributed to the Soviet military's capabilities in Earth observation and intelligence gathering. Its launch on the Soyuz-U rocket highlights the operational use of this reliable booster for military payloads during that era. Studying such missions provides insight into Soviet satellite technology development, launch frequency, and strategic objectives during the 1970s. Its existence underscores the ongoing activity and technical focus of the Soviet space program on reconnaissance tasks.

## Notable For
- Being a specific Zenit-4MK satellite launch (a class of Soviet military reconnaissance satellites).
- Launching on March 10, 1976, during a period of active Soviet reconnaissance satellite operations.
- Utilizing the Soyuz-U launch vehicle, a workhorse variant of the Soyuz rocket.
- Carrying the serial number 08737, indicating its place within the Soviet satellite numbering sequence.
- Operating under the "Kosmos" designation, a common cover name for Soviet military satellites.

## Body
### Basic Parameters
- **Entity Name:** Cosmos 806 (also known as Kosmos 806)
- **Serial Number (SCN):** 08737
- **COSPAR Identifier:** 1976-020A
- **Instance Of:** Zenit-4MK (satellite class)
- **Country:** Soviet Union (based on launch vehicle and program context)

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date:** March 10, 1976
- **Launch Time:** 08:00:00 (UTC or local time qualifier)
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U (Universal variant of the Soyuz rocket)
- **Launch Event:** Classified as a "rocket launch" significant event.

### Program & Classification
- **Satellite Class:** Zenit-4MK (related class with 1 sitelink, specific military reconnaissance satellite type)
- **Launch Vehicle Class:** Soyuz-U (Soviet rocket design variant, Universal)
- **Program Context:** Soviet military satellite program (implied by "Kosmos" designation and Zenit class).
- **Associated Entity (Soyuz-U):** Country: Soviet Union (reference property P143 links to Q206855 - Soviet Union)

### Digital Presence
- **Wikipedia Languages Present:** mk (Macedonian), sh (Serbo-Croatian), sr (Serbian)
- **Sitelink Count:** 3 (across relevant knowledge bases)
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "08737"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report