# Cosmos 807
**Wikidata**: [Q12754007](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12754007)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-807

## Summary
Cosmos 807 is a Soviet satellite launched in 1976 as part of the Typhoon-1 class. It was carried into orbit by a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The mission served as a test platform for military and scientific experiments.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** March 12, 1976  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1976-022A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 08744  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132  
- **Class:** Typhoon-1  
- **Country of Origin:** Soviet Union (now Russia)  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 13:30 UTC on March 12, 1976  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 807?  
A: Cosmos 807 was a Typhoon-1 class satellite, primarily used for military and scientific testing.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 807 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 807 into orbit?  
A: A Kosmos-3M rocket was used for the launch.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 807 was part of the Soviet Union's broader efforts to advance satellite technology for military and scientific purposes during the Cold War. Its launch contributed to the development of reconnaissance and communication systems, enhancing the USSR's strategic capabilities. The mission also provided valuable data for future satellite deployments, influencing subsequent designs in the Typhoon series.  

## Notable For  
- One of the early satellites in the Typhoon-1 class, a key Soviet military program.  
- Launched from Plesetsk, a major site for Soviet space missions.  
- Contributed to Cold War-era space technology advancements.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** March 12, 1976  
- **Time:** 13:30 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** Typhoon-1  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M  
- **Catalog Number:** 08744  

### Mission Context  
- Part of Soviet military and scientific satellite testing.  
- Contributed to advancements in orbital reconnaissance technology.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report