# Kosmos 41
**Wikidata**: [Q1119650](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1119650)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-41

## Summary
Kosmos 41 was a Soviet communications satellite launched on August 22, 1964. Designated as part of the Molniya-1 class of spacecraft, it was carried into orbit by a Molniya rocket from Gagarin's Start launch site.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of:** Molniya-1 (Soviet communications satellite class)
- **Launch Date:** August 22, 1964
- **Launch Time:** 07:21:00
- **Launch Site:** Gagarin's Start
- **Launch Vehicle:** Molniya rocket
- **COSPAR ID:** 1964-049D
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 00898
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/121tylb9

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Kosmos 41?
A: Kosmos 41 was a Molniya-1 class Soviet communications satellite.

### Q: When and where was Kosmos 41 launched?
A: Kosmos 41 was launched on August 22, 1964, at 07:21:00 from Gagarin's Start.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 41?
A: Kosmos 41 was launched using a Molniya rocket.

## Why It Matters
Kosmos 41 represents an early example of the Soviet Union's Molniya-1 communications satellite program, which played a critical role in establishing reliable long-distance telecommunications across the vast expanse of the Soviet territory. Launched in the mid-1960s, satellites in the Molniya-1 class were among the first to utilize highly elliptical orbits (later named "Molniya orbits") to provide extended coverage over high-latitude regions, a necessity for the USSR's geography. This mission contributed to the development of space-based infrastructure that supported both civilian and government communications, marking a significant step in the Space Race era.

## Notable For
- Part of the **Molniya-1 class**, a pioneering series of Soviet communications satellites.
- Launched from **Gagarin's Start**, the historic launch pad used for Vostok 1.
- Carried the COSPAR ID **1964-049D**, identifying it in international satellite catalogs.
- Early demonstration of the **Molniya rocket's** capability to deliver payloads for communication purposes.

## Body

### Mission Profile
Kosmos 41 was launched as a significant event—a rocket launch—occurring on August 22, 1964. The specific launch point was Gagarin's Start, a site historically significant for human spaceflight.

### Technical Specifications
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 00898
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "00869"], Entity["Satellite", "00898"]
- **Wikipedia Languages:** Information about Kosmos 41 is available in Hungarian (hu), Macedonian (mk), Polish (pl), Portuguese (pt), and Serbo-Croatian variants (sh, sr).

### Classification and Context
The satellite is an instance of the **Molniya-1** class, which falls under the broader category of Soviet communications satellites. It was deployed using the **Molniya** rocket, a launch vehicle distinct from the satellite class of the same name.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report