# Cosmos 947
**Wikidata**: [Q12907833](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907833)  
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## Summary  
Cosmos 947 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 satellites.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** August 27, 1977 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1977-081A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 10299 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class:** Zenit 2M (Soviet reconnaissance satellite) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Alternative Name:** Kosmos 947  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 947?  
A: Cosmos 947 was a Zenit 2M-class reconnaissance satellite, used by the Soviet Union for military surveillance.  

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 947 launched?  
A: It was launched on August 27, 1977, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 aboard a Soyuz-U rocket.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 947?  
A: As part of the Zenit 2M program, its primary role was photographic intelligence gathering for Soviet military operations.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 947 was part of a critical Cold War-era reconnaissance program, providing the Soviet Union with strategic surveillance capabilities. The Zenit 2M satellites improved upon earlier models with enhanced camera systems and longer operational lifespans, contributing to Soviet military intelligence efforts. Its launch also demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz-U rocket, which became a workhorse for Soviet space missions. While not groundbreaking on its own, Cosmos 947 represents the broader technological and geopolitical competition of the era.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Operated as a classified reconnaissance satellite under the Kosmos designation.  
- **Launch Reliability:** Demonstrated the Soyuz-U rocket's capability for deploying payloads.  
- **Cold Context:** Reflects

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report