# Cosmos 892
**Wikidata**: [Q12907822](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907822)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-892

## Summary
Cosmos 892 was a Soviet Zenit-4MK reconnaissance satellite launched on February 9, 1977, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome aboard a Soyuz-U rocket. It served as part of the Soviet Union's military satellite reconnaissance program during the Cold War era.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 892 was a Zenit-4MK class satellite (serial number 09812)
- Launch date: February 9, 1977
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- Launch time: 11:30:00
- COSPAR ID: 1977-009A
- Wikipedia articles available in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian
- Has 3 sitelinks across different language editions

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 892?
A: Cosmos 892 was a Zenit-4MK class satellite, which was a specialized Soviet reconnaissance satellite used for military surveillance purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 892 launched?
A: Cosmos 892 was launched on February 9, 1977, at 11:30:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 aboard a Soyuz-U rocket.

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 892?
A: As a Zenit-4MK satellite, Cosmos 892 was part of the Soviet military satellite reconnaissance program, likely designed for imaging and surveillance of Earth.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 892 represents the Soviet Union's continued development and deployment of reconnaissance satellites during the Cold War period. As part of the Zenit-4MK series, it contributed to Soviet military capabilities by providing Earth observation data for intelligence purposes. These satellites played a significant role in the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States, demonstrating advances in imaging technology and space-based surveillance capabilities. The successful operation of Cosmos 892 and similar satellites helped maintain Soviet military preparedness and provided critical strategic intelligence during a period of heightened global tension.

## Notable For
- Being a Zenit-4MK satellite, a specialized reconnaissance variant in the Soviet satellite program
- Launching during a period of active Soviet reconnaissance satellite development (1977)
- Being deployed from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43, a key Soviet launch facility
- Having documentation in multiple Slavic languages, indicating its recognition in regional space programs
- Being catalogued with the COSPAR ID 1977-009A for international tracking

## Body
### Technical Specifications
- Satellite class: Zenit-4MK
- Serial number: 09812
- COSPAR ID: 1977-009A
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U (Universal variant)
- Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
- Launch date: February 9, 1977
- Launch time: 11:30:00

### Program and Classification
- Part of the Soviet military reconnaissance satellite program
- Classified as a satellite with reconnaissance capabilities
- Related to Zenit-4MK satellite class
- Country of origin: Soviet Union

### Documentation and References
- Wikipedia articles available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr)
- Total of 3 sitelinks across different language editions
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "09812"]
- Cited in Wikidata with references to Soviet space program documentation

### Related Entities
- Zenit-4MK (satellite class)
- Soyuz-U (launch vehicle)
- Plesetsk Cosmodrome (launch site)
- Soviet Union (country of operation)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report