# Cosmos 995
**Wikidata**: [Q12754102](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12754102)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-995

## Summary
Cosmos 995 was a Soviet spy satellite, specifically an instance of the Zenit 2M class. Launched on March 17, 1978, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43, it was carried into orbit by a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. This satellite was part of the extensive Soviet Cosmos program.

## Key Facts
*   Cosmos 995 was a Zenit 2M class Soviet spy satellite.
*   It was launched on March 17, 1978.
*   The launch vehicle used was a Soyuz-U rocket.
*   The launch took place from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43.
*   Its COSPAR ID is 1978-030A.
*   The satellite is also known by the alias Kosmos 995.
*   Its SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) is 10735.
*   Wikipedia articles about Cosmos 995 are available in Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 995?
A: Cosmos 995 was a Soviet spy satellite, classified as an instance of the Zenit 2M class. It was designed for reconnaissance purposes.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 995 launched?
A: Cosmos 995 was launched on March 17, 1978, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43. The launch occurred at 10:50:00.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 995?
A: Cosmos 995 was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket, a variant of the Soyuz rocket design.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 995 holds significance as a component of the Soviet Union's space-based reconnaissance capabilities during its operational period. As a Zenit 2M class spy satellite, it represented a part of the Soviet effort to gather intelligence from orbit, contributing to the nation's strategic information collection. Its launch, using the reliable Soyuz-U vehicle from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, underscored the Soviet Union's consistent commitment to maintaining and advancing its space program for both scientific and military applications. The successful deployment of Cosmos 995 ensured the continuity of data collection, reinforcing the Soviet Union's position in space-based surveillance and its broader geopolitical standing. Its existence highlights the technological advancements and operational scale of the Soviet space program in the late 1970s.

## Notable For
*   Being an instance of the Zenit 2M class, a series of Soviet spy satellites.
*   Its launch on March 17, 1978, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43.
*   Being launched by the Soyuz-U, a widely used and reliable Soviet launch vehicle.
*   Its designation within the extensive Soviet Cosmos program, which encompassed a wide range of satellite types.

## Body

### Overview
Cosmos 995 was a Soviet spy satellite. It belonged to the Zenit 2M class of satellites.

### Launch Details
*   **Launch Date:** 1978-03-17
*   **Launch Time:** 10:50:00 (UTC)
*   **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43
*   **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U
*   **COSPAR ID:** 1978-030A
*   **Significant Event:** Rocket launch on 1978-03-17 at 10:50:00 from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43.

### Identifiers and Aliases
*   **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number):** 10735
*   **Aliases:** Kosmos 995
*   **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "10735"]

### Related Entities
*   **Class:** Zenit 2M (Soviet spy satellite)
*   **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U (Soyuz rocket design variant - Universal, originating from the Soviet Union)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report