# Cosmos 913

> Soviet artificial satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q13566936](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566936)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-913

## Summary
Cosmos 913 was a Soviet military satellite launched on May 30, 1977, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It was part of the Kosmos series of Soviet and Russian military satellites. The satellite was assigned the international designation 1977-042A and catalog number 10028.

## Key Facts
- Launched on May 30, 1977, at 22:30:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Russian rocket developed by the Soviet Union
- Assigned international designation 1977-042A and catalog number 10028
- Classified as a Kosmos series military satellite
- Part of the Kosmos series, which includes over 30 related satellites
- Available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr) Wikipedia languages
- Described as a Soviet artificial satellite in Wikidata

## FAQs
### Q: What was Cosmos 913?
A: Cosmos 913 was a Soviet military satellite launched on May 30, 1977, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It was part of the Kosmos series of Soviet and Russian military satellites.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 913 launched?
A: Cosmos 913 was launched on May 30, 1977, at 22:30:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in the Soviet Union.

### Q: What type of rocket was used to launch Cosmos 913?
A: Cosmos 913 was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket, which was developed by the Soviet Union and later used by Russia.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 913 represents the Soviet Union's continued investment in military satellite technology during the Cold War era. As part of the Kosmos series, it contributed to the USSR's space-based reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities, which were crucial for national security and strategic military operations. The successful launch of Cosmos 913 demonstrated the reliability of the Kosmos-3M launch vehicle and the Plesetsk Cosmodrome as a key space launch facility. This satellite, like others in its class, played a role in advancing space technology and maintaining the Soviet Union's position as a major space power during a period of intense technological competition with the United States.

## Notable For
- Being part of the extensive Kosmos series of Soviet and Russian military satellites
- Successful launch using the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket
- Contribution to Soviet military space capabilities during the Cold War
- Launch from the strategically important Plesetsk Cosmodrome
- International designation 1977-042A, marking its place in space launch history

## Body
### Launch Details
Cosmos 913 was launched on May 30, 1977, at 22:30:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132. The launch was conducted using a Kosmos-3M rocket, which was a reliable launch vehicle developed by the Soviet Union and later used by Russia.

### Classification and Series
The satellite was classified as a Kosmos series military satellite. The Kosmos series includes over 30 related satellites and represents a significant portion of Soviet and Russian space efforts, particularly in the military domain.

### Technical Specifications
Cosmos 913 was assigned the international designation 1977-042A and catalog number 10028. These designations are used for tracking and cataloging artificial objects in Earth's orbit.

### Launch Vehicle
The Kosmos-3M rocket used to launch Cosmos 913 was a significant launch vehicle in the Soviet and Russian space programs. It was known for its reliability and was used for numerous satellite launches over several decades.

### Cosmodrome
The Plesetsk Cosmodrome, from which Cosmos 913 was launched, is a major launch site located in northern Russia. It has been a key facility for both military and civilian space launches since the 1960s.

### International Presence
Information about Cosmos 913 is available in multiple languages on Wikipedia, including Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian, indicating its recognition beyond the Soviet Union and Russia.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report