# Intercosmos 17
**Wikidata**: [Q1097401](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1097401)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/intercosmos-17

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## Summary  
Intercosmos 17 is an Earth observation satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1977. It was designed to monitor Earth from orbit and was carried into space by a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date**: September 24, 1977 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1977-096A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8449))  
- **Launch vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite catalog number**: 10376 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Earth observation satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8449))  
- **Significant event**: Rocket launch at 16:30 UTC on September 24, 1977 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Intercosmos 17?  
A: Intercosmos 17 was an Earth observation satellite designed to monitor and collect data about Earth's surface from orbit.  

### Q: Which rocket launched Intercosmos 17?  
A: It was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle commonly used for satellite deployments.  

### Q: Where was Intercosmos 17 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a major Soviet/Russian spaceport.  

## Why It Matters  
Intercosmos 17 was part of the broader Intercosmos program, which facilitated international collaboration in space exploration during the Cold War era. As an Earth observation satellite, it contributed to scientific research by gathering data on terrestrial and atmospheric conditions. Its launch underscored the Soviet Union's commitment to space-based Earth monitoring, paving the way for later remote sensing missions. The mission also demonstrated the reliability of the Kosmos-3M rocket, which became a workhorse for Soviet satellite deployments.

## Notable For  
- **Early Earth observation**: One of many Soviet satellites dedicated to studying Earth from space.  
- **International collaboration**: Part of the Intercosmos program, which involved Eastern Bloc countries in space research.  
- **Reliable launch vehicle**: Demonstrated the capabilities of the Kosmos-3M rocket, which had a long service history.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: September 24, 1977  
- **Time**: 16:30 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite catalog number**: 10376  
- **COSPAR designation**: 1977-096A  

### Mission Context  
- **Program**: Intercosmos (international collaboration initiative)  
- **Primary function**: Earth observation  

### Rocket Information  
- **Launch vehicle**: Kosmos-3M  
- **Origin**: Soviet Union/Russia  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report