# Kosmos 7

> soviet reconnaissance satellite (Zenit 2-4)

**Wikidata**: [Q851843](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q851843)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_7)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-7

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 7**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 7 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite launched in 1962 as part of the Zenit-2 program. It was designed for photographic intelligence missions and operated in low Earth orbit before re-entering the atmosphere after five days.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: July 28, 1962, from Gagarin's Start.  
- **Mission Type**: Reconnaissance (Zenit-2 class satellite).  
- **Mass**: 4,610 kilograms.  
- **Orbit**: Apogee 356 km, perigee 197 km, inclination 64.9 degrees, orbital period 90 minutes.  
- **Re-entry**: August 1, 1962.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Vostok-2 rocket.  
- **Manufacturer**: S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia.  
- **Alternative Names**: Sputnik 17, Zenit-2 #4.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1962-033A.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 7?  
A: Kosmos 7 was a Soviet reconnaissance satellite designed to capture photographic intelligence during the Cold War.  

### Q: How long did Kosmos 7 stay in orbit?  
A: It remained operational for five days before re-entering Earth's atmosphere on August 1, 1962.  

### Q: What rocket launched Kosmos 7?  
A: It was launched aboard a Vostok-2 rocket, part of the Vostok family.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 7 was a significant early achievement in Soviet space-based reconnaissance, demonstrating the feasibility of satellite-based intelligence gathering during the Cold War. As part of the Zenit-2 program, it contributed to the USSR's ability to monitor global military activities without relying solely on aerial reconnaissance. Its short but successful mission paved the way for more advanced spy satellites, influencing Cold War espionage and space technology development.  

## Notable For  
- One of the earliest successful Soviet reconnaissance satellites.  
- Part of the Zenit-2 program, which evolved from the Vostok spacecraft design.  
- Demonstrated rapid deployment and retrieval of orbital intelligence data.  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
- Launched July 28, 1962, as the fourth Zenit-2 satellite (Zenit-2 #4).  
- Primary objective: High-resolution photographic reconnaissance.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass**: 4,610 kg.  
- **Orbit**: Low Earth orbit (197 km × 356 km).  
- **Inclination**: 64.9 degrees.  
- **Orbital Period**: 90 minutes.  

### Launch and Re-entry  
- **Launch Site**: Gagarin's Start (Baikonur Cosmodrome).  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Vostok-2 rocket.  
- **Mission Duration**: 5 days (re-entered August 1, 1962).  

### Legacy  
- Contributed to the development of later Soviet spy satellites.  
- Validated the Zenit-2 program's design and operational capabilities.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013