# Cosmos 891
**Wikidata**: [Q13566933](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566933)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-891

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 891** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 891 is a Soviet satellite launched on February 2, 1977, as part of the Typhoon-1 class. It was carried into orbit by a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite's primary purpose was likely related to military or scientific missions, though specific details are not provided in the source material.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** February 2, 1977 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1977-006A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 09801 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class:** Typhoon-1 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 891  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 12:30 UTC on February 2, 1977 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What rocket launched Cosmos 891?  
A: Cosmos 891 was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle commonly used for military and scientific satellites.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 891 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 891?  
A: While the exact mission is unspecified, it belonged to the Typhoon-1 class, which typically involved military or scientific applications.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 891 represents a typical Soviet-era satellite mission, reflecting the technological and strategic priorities of the Cold War space race. Its launch underscores the Soviet Union's reliance on the Plesetsk Cosmodrome for military and scientific payloads. The use of the Kosmos-3M rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space programs, highlights the era's emphasis on cost-effective and reliable launch systems. While not a groundbreaking mission, Cosmos 891 contributes to the broader understanding of Soviet satellite deployments in the late 1970s.  

## Notable For  
- **Part of the Typhoon-1 class**, a series of Soviet satellites with likely military or scientific roles.  
- **Launched from Plesetsk**, a key site for Soviet/Russian space operations.  
- **Used the Kosmos-3M rocket**, a proven launch vehicle with over 400 flights.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** February 2, 1977, at 12:30 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Vehicle:** Kosmos-3M rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Catalog Number:** 09801 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1977-006A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Class:** Typhoon-1 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Historical Context  
- The launch occurred during the Cold War, a period of intense space competition between the Soviet Union and the United States.  
- Plesetsk Cosmodrome was a strategic site for Soviet military satellite deployments.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report