# Cosmos 871
**Wikidata**: [Q12754039](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12754039)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-871

## Summary
Cosmos 871 was a Strela-1M satellite launched on December 7, 1976, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It is identified by its COSPAR ID 1976-118A and is part of the Soviet Union's space program.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: December 7, 1976
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **COSPAR ID**: 1976-118A
- **Type**: Strela-1M satellite
- **Country of Origin**: Soviet Union
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 09588
- **Wikipedia Availability**: Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr)

## FAQs
### Q: What was Cosmos 871?
A: Cosmos 871 was a Strela-1M satellite launched by the Soviet Union on December 7, 1976, using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

### Q: Where was Cosmos 871 launched from?
A: Cosmos 871 was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a facility in the Soviet Union.

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 871?
A: The primary purpose of Cosmos 871 is classified, as it is a Strela-1M satellite, part of the Soviet Union's military and reconnaissance satellite program.

### Q: How is Cosmos 871 identified?
A: Cosmos 871 is identified by its COSPAR ID (1976-118A) and its Satellite Catalog Number (SCN 09588).

### Q: Is there more information about Cosmos 871 available?
A: Limited information is publicly available, but it is documented in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian Wikipedia entries.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 871 is part of the Soviet Union's extensive satellite program, which included the deployment of military and reconnaissance satellites. The Strela-1M class, of which Cosmos 871 is a member, was designed for specific missions, likely involving communication, surveillance, or other classified purposes. The launch and operation of Cosmos 871 contribute to the broader history of space exploration and the Soviet Union's advancements in satellite technology. While the exact details of its mission remain classified, its inclusion in the Kosmos series underscores the Soviet Union's commitment to space-based capabilities during the Cold War era.

## Notable For
- **Classified Mission**: Part of the Strela-1M satellite series, designed for military or reconnaissance purposes.
- **Kosmos-3M Launch**: Utilized the Kosmos-3M rocket, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle for deploying satellites.
- **Plesetsk Launch Site**: Launched from Site 132 at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a key facility for Soviet space missions.
- **COSPAR Identification**: Assigned the COSPAR ID 1976-118A, standard for tracking space objects.
- **Limited Public Data**: Minimal publicly available information, with Wikipedia entries only in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian.

## Body
### Overview
Cosmos 871 is a Strela-1M satellite launched by the Soviet Union on December 7, 1976. It was deployed using a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132. The satellite is identified by its COSPAR ID (1976-118A) and Satellite Catalog Number (SCN 09588).

### Launch Details
- **Date**: December 7, 1976
- **Time**: 10:23:00 UTC
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132

### Classification and Purpose
- **Type**: Strela-1M satellite
- **Mission**: Likely military or reconnaissance, given its classification within the Strela-1M series.
- **Country**: Soviet Union

### Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 1976-118A
- **SCN**: 09588

### Availability
- **Wikipedia**: Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).
- **Additional Data**: No further public details are available.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report