# Cosmos 956
**Wikidata**: [Q12907837](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907837)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-956

## Summary
Cosmos 956 is a Soviet military satellite launched on September 24, 1977, as part of the Kosmos series. It was deployed into orbit using a Tsyklon-3 launch vehicle from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** September 24, 1977
- **COSPAR ID:** 1977-095A
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-3
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32
- **Launch Time:** 10:15:00 UTC
- **Instance Of:** Kosmos (satellite series)
- **SCN:** 10375
- **Wikipedia Languages:** Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), Serbian (sr)
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "10375"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 956?
A: Cosmos 956 was a Soviet military satellite, part of the extensive Kosmos series. Its specific military function is not detailed in the provided source material.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 956 launched?
A: Cosmos 956 was launched on September 24, 1977, at 10:15:00 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 using a Tsyklon-3 rocket.

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 956 into orbit?
A: Cosmos 956 was launched into orbit by a Tsyklon-3 expendable launch vehicle.

### Q: How is Cosmos 956 classified?
A: Cosmos 956 is classified as an instance of the Kosmos satellite series, a program encompassing Soviet and Russian military satellites.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 956 represents a significant node within the vast Kosmos program, a cornerstone of Soviet space activities during the Cold War. As a military satellite launched in 1977, it contributed to the Soviet Union's capabilities in space-based reconnaissance, communication, or other classified military functions. Its launch on the Tsyklon-3 rocket highlights the operational use of this Ukrainian-designed launch vehicle for military payloads. Understanding individual Cosmos satellites like 956 is crucial for comprehending the scale, scope, and technological achievements of the Soviet military space program during this era.

## Notable For
- Part of the extensive Kosmos series of Soviet/Russian military satellites.
- Launched using the Tsyklon-3 rocket, a key Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle.
- One of the satellites documented with a specific SCN (Spacecraft Catalog Number) 10375.
- Has documented Wikipedia presence in three Slavic languages (Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian).
- Identified by its unique COSPAR designation 1977-095A.

## Body
### Basic Identification
- **Entity Name:** Cosmos 956 (also known as Kosmos 956)
- **COSPAR ID:** 1977-095A
- **SCN:** 10375
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "10375"]

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date:** September 24, 1977
- **Launch Time:** 10:15:00 UTC
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32
- **Launch Vehicle:** Tsyklon-3
- **Significant Event:** Rocket Launch (qualifiers: location Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32, time 10:15:00, point in time 1977-09-24)

### Classification and Relationships
- **Instance Of:** Kosmos (satellite series)
- **Related Classes:** Kosmos (series of Soviet and Russian military satellites), Tsyklon-3 (Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle)
- **Sitelink Count:** 3 (across Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian Wikipedias)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report