# Cosmos 876
**Wikidata**: [Q12907816](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907816)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-876

## Summary  
Cosmos 876 (also written Kosmos 876) is a Soviet‑era Strela‑1M communications satellite that was launched on 7 December 1976 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle. Its international designator is 1976‑118F and it is catalogued as satellite 09593.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date:** 7 December 1976 (10:23 UTC).【source】  
- **Launch site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132, Soviet Union.【source】  
- **Launch vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M rocket (Soviet‑manufactured).【source】  
- **Satellite class:** Strela‑1M (a series of Soviet communications satellites).【source】  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1976‑118F.【source】  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 09593 (Wolfram Language entity code Entity["Satellite","09593"]).【source】  
- **Alternative name:** Kosmos 876.【source】  
- **Related classes:** Strela‑1M (satellite type) and Kosmos‑3M (launch vehicle).【source】  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr).【source】  
- **Sitelink count on Wikidata:** 3.【source】

## FAQs  
### Q: What is Cosmos 876?  
A: Cosmos 876, also known as Kosmos 876, is a Strela‑1M communications satellite launched by the Soviet Union on 7 December 1976.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 876 launched?  
A: It was launched on 7 December 1976 at 10:23 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome’s Site 132.

### Q: Which rocket carried Cosmos 876 into orbit?  
A: The satellite was placed into orbit by a Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle, a Soviet‑built orbital rocket.

### Q: What is the satellite’s international identifier?  
A: Its COSPAR (International Designator) ID is 1976‑118F, and it is catalogued as satellite 09593.

### Q: What class of satellite does Cosmos 876 belong to?  
A: Cosmos 876 is an instance of the Strela‑1M class, a series of Soviet communications satellites.

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 876 exemplifies the Soviet Union’s extensive satellite program during the Cold War, showcasing the capability to deploy a dedicated communications platform using the reliable Kosmos‑3M launch system. Each Strela‑1M satellite contributed to a network that supported military and governmental communications, reinforcing the strategic communications infrastructure of the era. Understanding Cosmos 876’s launch details—date, vehicle, and site—provides insight into the operational tempo and technological assets of Soviet space operations in the mid‑1970s. Its inclusion in multiple language Wikipedia editions and its cataloging in international satellite registries underline its continued relevance for historical and orbital‑tracking research.

## Notable For  
- Being a Strela‑1M satellite, part of a series that expanded Soviet communications capabilities.  
- Launch aboard a Kosmos‑3M rocket, a workhorse of Soviet orbital launches.  
- Launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome’s Site 132, a key northern launch complex for military payloads.  
- Assigned the COSPAR ID 1976‑118F and catalog number 09593, enabling precise tracking and identification.  
- Presence in three distinct Wikipedia language editions, reflecting international documentation.

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 876 (Kosmos 876) is catalogued as satellite 09593 in the international satellite database. It belongs to the Strela‑1M class, a line of Soviet communications satellites designed for store‑and‑forward data relay.

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 7 December 1976, 10:23 UTC.  
- **Location:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 132, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.  
- **Vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M, a two‑stage launch rocket developed by the Soviet Union.  

These details are recorded as a significant event in the satellite’s history, linking the launch site, time, and date.

### Technical Classification  
- **Instance of:** Strela‑1M (satellite class).  
- **Launch Vehicle Class:** Kosmos‑3M (rocket class).  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1976‑118F, the standard international identifier for space objects.  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number):** 09593, also represented in Wolfram Language as `Entity["Satellite","09593"]`.

### Documentation and References  
- The primary source for the launch and classification data is the Wikidata entry (reference Q6272367).  
- Additional references include the country identifier for the launch vehicle (Soviet Union, Q206855) and language links to Wikipedia articles in Macedonian, Serbo‑Croatian, and Serbian.

### Related Entities  
- **Strela‑1M:** The satellite series to which Cosmos 876 belongs, indicating its functional role within the Soviet communications network.  
- **Kosmos‑3M:** The launch vehicle class, highlighting the rocket’s use for deploying military and scientific payloads from Plesetsk.

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*All information presented above is derived exclusively from the supplied source material.*

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report