# Kosmos 606

> Russian military early warning satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q3399199](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3399199)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_606)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-606

## Summary  
Kosmos 606 was a Russian military early warning satellite launched in 1973 as part of the US-K series. It was designed to detect missile launches and provide strategic defense capabilities for the Soviet Union. The satellite was launched aboard a Molniya-M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** November 2, 1973 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1973-084A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Molniya-M rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 06916 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Class:** US-K series (Soviet/Russian early warning satellites) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Function:** Military early warning for missile detection ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 606?  
A: Kosmos 606 was a military early warning satellite designed to detect missile launches and provide strategic defense for the Soviet Union.  

### Q: When and where was Kosmos 606 launched?  
A: It was launched on November 2, 1973, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 using a Molniya-M rocket.  

### Q: What type of satellite was Kosmos 606?  
A: It belonged to the US-K series, a class of Soviet and Russian early warning satellites.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 606 played a critical role in the Soviet Union's early warning system during the Cold War, providing real-time detection of potential missile threats. As part of the US-K series, it contributed to the strategic balance by enabling rapid response to nuclear attacks. Its launch underscored the technological advancements in military surveillance and space-based defense systems during the era. The success of such satellites influenced subsequent developments in global missile detection networks.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the US-K series, a foundational Soviet/Russian early warning system.  
- Launched aboard the Molniya-M rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  
- Contributed to Cold War-era missile defense strategies.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** November 2, 1973  
- **Time:** 13:01:56 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** US-K (early warning satellite) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Molniya-M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Catalog Number:** 06916 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  

### Mission Role  
- Primary function: Detection of missile launches ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- Part of Soviet strategic defense infrastructure ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report