# Cosmos 935
**Wikidata**: [Q12754072](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12754072)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-935

## Summary
Cosmos 935 was a Soviet spy satellite launched in 1977 as part of the Zenit 2M reconnaissance program. It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and operated under the Kosmos designation, a cover name for Soviet military and scientific satellites.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** July 29, 1977 (source: Q6272367)  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1977-073A (source: Q200386)  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 10168 (source: Q6272367)  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U (source: Q6272367)  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4 (source: Q6272367)  
- **Class:** Zenit 2M, a Soviet reconnaissance satellite (source: Q6272367)  
- **Alternative Name:** Kosmos 935 (aliases)  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 08:00:00 UTC on July 29, 1977 (source: Q6272367)  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 935?  
A: Cosmos 935 was a Zenit 2M-class reconnaissance satellite, used by the Soviet Union for military surveillance.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 935 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4, a Soviet rocket launch site.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 935?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz design.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 935 was part of the Zenit 2M series, a key component of Soviet Cold War-era reconnaissance efforts. These satellites provided critical intelligence, contributing to military and strategic decision-making. The use of the Soyuz-U rocket, a reliable and widely deployed launch vehicle, underscored the Soviet Union's technological capabilities in space. While not a groundbreaking mission, Cosmos 935 exemplifies the routine yet vital operations of Soviet spy satellites during this period.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Operated as a reconnaissance satellite under the Zenit 2M program.  
- **Soyuz-U Launch:** Demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-U rocket for military payloads.  
- **Cover Name:** Designated "Kosmos" to obscure its true military purpose.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** July 29, 1977  
- **Time:** 08:00:00 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class:** Zenit 2M (reconnaissance)  
- **Catalog Number:** 10168  
- **Alternative Designation:** Kosmos 935  

### Mission Context  
- Part of the Soviet Union's broader military satellite program.  
- Used for photographic intelligence gathering.  
- Followed standard Zenit 2M operational protocols.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report