# Cosmos 842
**Wikidata**: [Q13566924](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566924)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-842

## Summary
Cosmos 842 is a military satellite launched on July 21, 1976, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It is part of the Soviet Union's Kosmos satellite series, designed for military purposes.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: July 21, 1976
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Classification**: Military satellite
- **COSPAR ID**: 1976-070A
- **SCN (NORAD ID)**: 09025
- **Country of Origin**: Soviet Union (Russia)
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Available in Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 842?
A: Cosmos 842 was a military satellite launched by the Soviet Union for unspecified military purposes.

### Q: Which rocket was used to launch Cosmos 842?
A: The satellite was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

### Q: When was Cosmos 842 launched?
A: Cosmos 842 was launched on July 21, 1976, at 10:20:00 UTC.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 842?
A: The COSPAR ID for Cosmos 842 is 1976-070A.

### Q: Is Cosmos 842 still operational?
A: The operational status of Cosmos 842 is not specified in the provided source material.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 842 is part of the Soviet Union's extensive Kosmos satellite program, which played a significant role in military and scientific research during the Cold War. While the exact mission details of Cosmos 842 remain classified, its inclusion in the Kosmos series highlights the Soviet Union's advancements in space technology and its strategic use of satellite-based systems. The satellite's launch and operation contribute to the broader historical record of space exploration and military applications in the 1970s.

## Notable For
- **Military Satellite**: One of many in the Soviet Kosmos series, designed for classified military operations.
- **Kosmos-3M Launch**: Demonstrated the reliability of the Kosmos-3M rocket in deploying military satellites.
- **Plesetsk Launch Site**: Utilized the well-established Plesetsk Cosmodrome for military satellite deployments.
- **COSPAR Tracking**: Assigned the COSPAR ID 1976-070A for international satellite tracking.
- **Historical Context**: Part of the Cold War-era space race, reflecting the Soviet Union's efforts in satellite-based military technology.

## Body
### Launch Details
- **Date**: July 21, 1976
- **Time**: 10:20:00 UTC
- **Location**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, Soviet Union
- **Rocket**: Kosmos-3M

### Satellite Specifications
- **Classification**: Military satellite
- **COSPAR ID**: 1976-070A
- **SCN (NORAD ID)**: 09025

### Historical Context
- **Program**: Part of the Soviet Kosmos satellite series
- **Purpose**: Designed for military applications, though specific details remain classified
- **Significance**: Contributes to the broader history of Cold War-era space technology and military satellite deployments

### Availability
- **Wikipedia**: Available in Hungarian, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian
- **Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "09025"] in Wolfram Language

Cosmos 842 remains a classified military satellite, and further details about its mission and capabilities are not publicly available. Its inclusion in the Kosmos series underscores the Soviet Union's efforts to maintain a robust military presence in space during the Cold War.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report