# Cosmos 906
**Wikidata**: [Q12907824](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907824)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-906

## Summary  
Cosmos 906 (also written Kosmos 906) was a Soviet‑era military satellite of the Kosmos series. It was launched on 27 April 1977 from the Kapustin Yar launch site aboard a Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date:** 27 April 1977 (03:30 UTC)【source】  
- **Launch site:** Kapustin Yar, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic【source】  
- **Launch vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M rocket【source】  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1977‑031A【source】  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 09938【source】  
- **Series:** Part of the Soviet/Russian Kosmos military satellite program【source】  
- **Alias:** Kosmos 906【source】  
- **Instance of:** Kosmos (satellite class)【source】  
- **Wikipedia language editions:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo‑Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)【source】

## FAQs  

### Q: What was Cosmos 906?  
**A:** Cosmos 906 was a Soviet military satellite belonging to the Kosmos series, launched in 1977 to support the USSR’s space‑based reconnaissance and communications capabilities.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 906 launched?  
**A:** It was launched on 27 April 1977 at 03:30 UTC from the Kapustin Yar launch complex in the Soviet Union.

### Q: Which rocket carried Cosmos 906 into orbit?  
**A:** The satellite was placed into orbit by a Kosmos‑3M launch vehicle, a work‑horse two‑stage rocket used for many Kosmos missions.

### Q: How is Cosmos 906 identified in space‑object catalogs?  
**A:** Its international designator is 1977‑031A and its Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) is 09938.

### Q: What program does Cosmos 906 belong to?  
**A:** It is part of the broader Kosmos series, a long‑running Soviet/Russian program of military and scientific satellites.

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 906 illustrates the scale and reliability of the Soviet Union’s military satellite infrastructure during the Cold War. As a member of the Kosmos series, it contributed to the USSR’s ability to conduct space‑based surveillance, communications, and scientific research, reinforcing strategic parity with the United States. Its launch aboard the Kosmos‑3M—a versatile, high‑frequency launch vehicle—demonstrated the Soviet emphasis on rapid, repeatable access to low‑Earth orbit. Understanding Cosmos 906 helps trace the evolution of satellite technology, launch logistics, and the geopolitical context of space operations in the 1970s, offering insight into how early satellite constellations paved the way for modern military and civilian space services.

## Notable For  
- **Early use of the Kosmos‑3M:** One of the many successful missions that validated the rocket’s reliability.  
- **Part of the extensive Kosmos program:** Contributed to a series that eventually encompassed over 2,500 satellites.  
- **Launch from Kapustin Yar:** Utilized a historic Soviet launch site known for a variety of military payloads.  
- **Distinct catalog identifiers:** Recognized internationally by COSPAR ID 1977‑031A and SCN 09938.  
- **Multilingual documentation:** Recorded in multiple Wikipedia language editions, reflecting its relevance across former Soviet territories.

## Body  

### Overview  
Cosmos 906 (Kosmos 906) was a Soviet military satellite launched in the late 1970s. It belonged to the Kosmos class, a broad designation used for a variety of military, scientific, and experimental spacecraft.

### Launch Details  
- **Date & Time:** 27 April 1977, 03:30 UTC.  
- **Location:** Kapustin Yar launch complex, a key Soviet site for medium‑range rockets.  
- **Vehicle:** Kosmos‑3M, a two‑stage launch vehicle capable of delivering payloads of up to ~1,500 kg to low‑Earth orbit.  

### Identification Numbers  
- **COSPAR (International Designator):** 1977‑031A.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 09938, as recorded in the United States Space Command catalog.  

### Classification & Series  
- **Instance of:** Kosmos, the generic class for Soviet/Russian military satellites.  
- **Series Context:** The Kosmos series began in 1962 and includes a wide range of payloads, from electronic intelligence to navigation. Cosmos 906 is one of the many satellites that maintained the USSR’s orbital presence during the Cold War.

### Related Entities  
- **Kosmos‑3M Rocket:** Developed by the Soviet Union, the Kosmos‑3M was a workhorse for both civilian and military launches.  
- **Kapustin Yar:** Historically used for testing and operational launches of short‑range ballistic missiles and space launch vehicles.  

### Documentation & References  
- The satellite is listed in several language editions of Wikipedia (Macedonian, Serbo‑Croatian, Serbian) and is indexed in the Wolfram Language as `Entity["Satellite", "09938"]`.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report