# Cosmos 984
**Wikidata**: [Q12907844](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907844)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-984

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 984** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 984 was a Soviet spy satellite launched in 1978 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**: January 13, 1978 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1978-006A ([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**: 10592 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Zenit 2M (Soviet reconnaissance satellite) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 984  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 15:15 UTC from Plesetsk ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 984?  
A: Cosmos 984 was a Zenit 2M-class satellite, a Soviet military reconnaissance spacecraft designed for optical imaging.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 984 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport used for military and scientific missions.  

### Q: What rocket carried Cosmos 984 into orbit?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz family known for its reliability in deploying payloads.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 984 was part of the Zenit 2M program, a key component of Soviet Cold War-era reconnaissance efforts. These satellites provided critical intelligence through high-resolution imaging, supporting military and strategic decision-making. The Zenit series, including Cosmos 984, demonstrated the USSR's advanced capabilities in space-based surveillance, contributing to the broader space race and Cold War tensions. Its launch also highlighted the operational importance of the Plesetsk Cosmodrome for Soviet military missions.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role**: Operated as a spy satellite under the Zenit 2M program, contributing to Soviet reconnaissance efforts.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed via Soyuz-U, a workhorse rocket with a high success rate for Soviet missions.  
- **Cover Designation**: Carried the "Kosmos" name, a common practice for masking the true purpose of Soviet military satellites.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: January 13, 1978  
- **Time**: 15:15 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class**: Zenit 2M  
- **Catalog Number**: 10592  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1978-006A  

### Mission Context  
- **Primary Function**: Optical reconnaissance for Soviet military intelligence.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U, a variant optimized for reliability and payload capacity.  

### Legacy  
- Part of a long lineage of Zenit satellites that advanced Soviet space-based surveillance capabilities.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report