# Cosmos 968
**Wikidata**: [Q12754085](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12754085)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-968

## Summary
Cosmos 968 is a Soviet Strela-2M communications satellite launched on December 16, 1977, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket. It operated as part of the Soviet satellite communications network with the COSPAR ID 1977-119A.

## Key Facts
- Cosmos 968 is an instance of the Strela-2M satellite model
- Launch date: December 16, 1977
- COSPAR ID: 1977-119A
- Launch location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M rocket
- Launch time: 04:25:00
- Internal ID: 10520
- Has Wikipedia articles in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 968?
A: Cosmos 968 is a Strela-2M model communications satellite designed for Soviet satellite communications purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 968 launched?
A: Cosmos 968 was launched on December 16, 1977, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket at 04:25:00.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of Cosmos 968?
A: The COSPAR ID for Cosmos 968 is 1977-119A.

### Q: What languages have Wikipedia articles about Cosmos 968?
A: Cosmos 968 has Wikipedia articles in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 968 represents an important part of Soviet space communications infrastructure during the Cold War era. As a Strela-2M satellite, it contributed to the Soviet Union's communications network, supporting military, government, and potentially civilian communications needs during a period of intense technological competition. These satellites played a crucial role in maintaining secure communications across vast distances, which was critical for both military operations and governmental functions. The Strela-2M series, including Cosmos 968, demonstrated Soviet capabilities in developing and deploying specialized communications systems that operated in Low Earth Orbit.

## Notable For
- Being part of the Strela-2M series, a dedicated communications satellite model for the Soviet Union
- Launching during the Cold War period when space technology rapidly advanced between superpowers
- Deployed from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a significant Soviet launch facility
- Operating as part of the Kosmos satellite series, which encompassed many different types of Soviet satellites
- Having a precisely timed launch at 04:25:00, indicating meticulous orbital insertion planning

## Body
### Basic Information
- Cosmos 968 is a Soviet communications satellite
- It belongs to the Strela-2M satellite class
- The satellite has the internal ID 10520
- It has 3 Wikipedia sitelinks across different languages

### Launch Details
- Launch date: December 16, 1977
- COSPAR ID: 1977-119A
- Launch location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- Launch time: 04:25:00
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos-3M rocket
- Event type: Rocket launch

### Technical Specifications
- The satellite was of the Strela-2M model
- As a communications satellite, it was designed to relay communications signals
- Part of the broader Kosmos satellite series
- Classified as a communications satellite within the Soviet space program

### External References
- Referenced in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "10520"]
- Information primarily sourced from Wikidata (reference Q6272367)
- Sitelink count: 3 across Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian Wikipedia

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report