# Cosmos 882
**Wikidata**: [Q13566931](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566931)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-882

## Summary
Cosmos 882 was a Soviet military satellite launched on December 15, 1976, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome using a Proton-K carrier rocket. It was part of the Kosmos series of Soviet and Russian military satellites. The satellite is identified by the COSPAR designation 1976-121B and the international designator 09607.

## Key Facts
- Launched on December 15, 1976, at 01:30:00 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24
- Launched using a Proton-K carrier rocket, a Soviet/Russian heavy-lift launch vehicle
- Part of the Kosmos series of Soviet and Russian military satellites
- COSPAR ID: 1976-121B
- International Designator: 09607
- Significant event: Rocket launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24 on December 15, 1976
- Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) Wikipedia languages
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "09607"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was Cosmos 882?
A: Cosmos 882 was a Soviet military satellite launched on December 15, 1976, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome using a Proton-K carrier rocket. It was part of the Kosmos series of Soviet and Russian military satellites.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 882 launched?
A: Cosmos 882 was launched on December 15, 1976, at 01:30:00 UTC from Site 81/24 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

### Q: What type of rocket launched Cosmos 882?
A: Cosmos 882 was launched using a Proton-K carrier rocket, which was a Soviet/Russian heavy-lift launch vehicle used for both military and commercial missions.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 882 represents a significant component of the Soviet Union's military space program during the Cold War era. As part of the Kosmos series, it contributed to the extensive network of military satellites that provided the Soviet Union with strategic advantages in reconnaissance, communications, and other defense-related capabilities. The successful launch of Cosmos 882 using the Proton-K rocket demonstrated the reliability and versatility of this heavy-lift launch vehicle, which would go on to play a crucial role in both military and commercial space missions for decades. Understanding satellites like Cosmos 882 helps us appreciate the technological competition and strategic importance of space assets during this period of history, as well as the evolution of satellite technology and launch capabilities that continue to shape modern space exploration and utilization.

## Notable For
- Part of the extensive Kosmos series of Soviet military satellites
- Launched using the reliable Proton-K heavy-lift carrier rocket
- Successfully placed into orbit from the strategically important Baikonur Cosmodrome
- Represented the Soviet Union's continued investment in military space capabilities during the Cold War
- Contributed to the body of knowledge about satellite operations and launch procedures

## Body
### Launch Details
Cosmos 882 was launched on December 15, 1976, at precisely 01:30:00 UTC from Site 81/24 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The launch utilized a Proton-K carrier rocket, which was a workhorse of the Soviet space program for both military and commercial missions.

### Technical Classification
The satellite is classified as part of the Kosmos series, which encompasses a wide range of Soviet and Russian military satellites. These satellites served various purposes including reconnaissance, communications, navigation, and scientific research. The international designator 09607 and COSPAR designation 1976-121B provide standardized identification for tracking and cataloging purposes.

### Launch Vehicle
The Proton-K rocket used for this launch was a heavy-lift launch vehicle that played a crucial role in the Soviet and later Russian space programs. Developed in the 1960s, the Proton-K was known for its reliability and payload capacity, making it suitable for launching both military satellites and commercial payloads.

### Historical Context
As a military satellite launched during the Cold War period, Cosmos 882 was part of the broader space race between the Soviet Union and the United States. Military satellites like this one were essential for maintaining strategic advantages and supporting various defense-related operations.

### Documentation and Tracking
The satellite's information is documented across multiple Wikipedia language editions, including Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian, indicating its significance in the region. The Wolfram Language entity code provides a standardized way to reference this satellite in computational contexts.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report