# Cosmos 883
**Wikidata**: [Q12754046](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12754046)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-883

## Summary
Cosmos 883 was a Soviet navigation satellite launched on December 15, 1976. As a specific instance of the Tsikada class of satellites, it was deployed into orbit using a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. It is identified internationally by the COSPAR ID 1976-122A and the SATCAT number 09610.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Cosmos 883 is an instance of the **Tsikada** model, a class of Soviet navigation satellites.
- **Launch Date:** The satellite was launched on **December 15, 1976**.
- **Launch Vehicle:** It was delivered to orbit by a **Kosmos-3M** rocket.
- **Launch Site:** The launch originated from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132**.
- **COSPAR ID:** Its international designation is **1976-122A**.
- **SATCAT Number:** It is tracked under the satellite catalog number **09610**.
- **Launch Event:** The specific rocket launch event occurred at **13:59:59** on the date of launch.
- **Aliases:** The entity is also known as **Kosmos 883**.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 883?
A: Cosmos 883 was a navigation satellite belonging to the Tsikada class, a model used by the Soviet Union.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 883 launched?
A: It was launched on December 15, 1976, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 883?
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, a launch vehicle associated with both the Soviet Union and Russia.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 883 serves as a historical data point in the operational history of Soviet space-based navigation. As part of the Tsikada class, it represents the technological infrastructure used for navigation during the Cold War era, functioning as a Soviet counterpart to Western navigation systems. The deployment of Cosmos 883 illustrates the reliance of the Soviet space program on the Kosmos-3M launch vehicle, a workhorse rocket noted for its longevity and reliability in deploying various satellite classes.

The specific details surrounding Cosmos 883—including its precise launch time of 13:59:59 and its launch from Site 132 at Plesetsk—provide valuable archival data for historians tracking the launch cadence and site utilization of the Soviet space program in the mid-1970s. Furthermore, the satellite's dual identification through COSPAR (1976-122A) and SATCAT (09610) ensures its accurate tracking and distinction within the broader catalog of human-made objects in space.

## Notable For
- **Being a Tsikada-class satellite:** It is a confirmed unit of the Soviet Tsikada navigation system.
- **Precise Launch Timing:** Records indicate a highly specific launch time of 13:59:59.
- **Kosmos-3M Deployment:** It utilized the Kosmos-3M, a prominent Russian/Soviet rocket class with a significant launch history (sitelink count: 16).
- **Multilingual Record:** The satellite has Wikipedia entries in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## Body

### Identity and Classification
Cosmos 883 is formally classified as an **instance_of** the **Tsikada** satellite model. The Tsikada class is defined in the source material as a model of Soviet navigation satellite. The entity uses the Wolfram Language entity code `Entity["Satellite", "09610"]`.

### Launch Specifications
The satellite's launch was a significant event characterized by the following technical parameters:
- **Point in Time:** December 15, 1976
- **Location:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Method:** Rocket launch
- **Precision:** The launch event is recorded at exactly 13:59:59.

### Launch Vehicle
The launch vehicle used was the **Kosmos-3M**. This rocket is a two-stage light-to-medium-class launch vehicle. Source data indicates the rocket is of Soviet origin (later Russian) and has a substantial historical record (sitelink count: 16).

### Identifiers and Aliases
Cosmos 883 is tracked and referenced through several identifiers:
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 883
- **COSPAR ID:** 1976-122A
- **SATCAT (SCN):** 09610

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report