# Kosmos 69

> 1965 Russian spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q939287](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q939287)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-69

## Summary
Kosmos 69 was a 1965 Russian spacecraft launched on June 25, 1965, from Gagarin's Start. It was part of the Zenit-4 class of Soviet reconnaissance satellites and was launched using the Voskhod rocket.

## Key Facts
- **Launch date**: June 25, 1965
- **Launch site**: Gagarin's Start
- **Launch vehicle**: Voskhod
- **Class**: Zenit-4
- **COSPAR ID**: 1965-049A
- **Country of origin**: Soviet Union
- **Wikipedia availability**: Available in Hungarian, Macedonian, Polish, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What was Kosmos 69 used for?
A: Kosmos 69 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite, part of the Zenit-4 class, designed for military surveillance.

### Q: Which rocket launched Kosmos 69?
A: Kosmos 69 was launched using the Voskhod rocket from Gagarin's Start on June 25, 1965.

### Q: What is the significance of Kosmos 69?
A: Kosmos 69 was part of the Soviet Union's early reconnaissance satellite program, contributing to military intelligence gathering.

### Q: How many languages has Kosmos 69 been documented in?
A: Kosmos 69 has Wikipedia entries in five languages: Hungarian, Macedonian, Polish, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for Kosmos 69?
A: The COSPAR ID for Kosmos 69 is 1965-049A.

## Why It Matters
Kosmos 69 was a significant milestone in the Soviet Union's early reconnaissance satellite program. As part of the Zenit-4 class, it played a crucial role in military surveillance, contributing to the Soviet Union's capabilities in space-based intelligence gathering. Launched in 1965, it was part of a broader effort to develop advanced satellite technology for national security purposes. The spacecraft's successful deployment demonstrated the Soviet Union's growing expertise in space technology and its commitment to maintaining a strong military presence in space.

## Notable For
- **First of its class**: One of the earliest Zenit-4 reconnaissance satellites.
- **Military application**: Designed for surveillance and intelligence gathering.
- **Soviet space program**: Contributed to the Soviet Union's early satellite capabilities.
- **Voskhod launch**: Utilized the Voskhod rocket, a key Soviet launch vehicle.
- **International documentation**: Has Wikipedia entries in multiple languages, indicating its historical significance.

## Body
### Classification
Kosmos 69 was classified as a Zenit-4 satellite, part of the Soviet Union's reconnaissance satellite program. The Zenit-4 class was designed for military surveillance, contributing to the Soviet Union's early efforts in space-based intelligence gathering.

### Launch Details
- **Launch date**: June 25, 1965
- **Launch site**: Gagarin's Start
- **Launch vehicle**: Voskhod
- **Launch time**: 09:45:00 UTC

### Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 1965-049A
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 01421

### Wikipedia Availability
Kosmos 69 has Wikipedia entries in the following languages:
- Hungarian (hu)
- Macedonian (mk)
- Polish (pl)
- Serbo-Croatian (sh)
- Serbian (sr)

### Related Entities
- **Voskhod**: The launch vehicle used for Kosmos 69, also a series of Soviet crewed spacecraft.
- **Zenit-4**: The class of reconnaissance satellites to which Kosmos 69 belonged.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report