# Kosmos 706

> Russian military early warning satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q3400805](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3400805)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_706)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-706

## Summary
Kosmos 706 is a Russian military early warning satellite launched in 1975 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 the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: January 30, 1975  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1975-007A  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Molniya-M rocket  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41  
- **Satellite Class**: US-K (Soviet/Russian early warning satellite series)  
- **Purpose**: Military early warning for missile detection  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "07625"]  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 706?  
A: Kosmos 706 was a military early warning satellite designed to detect missile launches, providing strategic defense capabilities for the Soviet Union.  

### Q: When was Kosmos 706 launched?  
A: It was launched on January 30, 1975, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 706?  
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Molniya-M rocket, a Soviet space launcher.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 706 played a critical role in the Soviet Union's early warning system during the Cold War, enhancing its ability to detect potential missile threats. As part of the US-K series, it contributed to the strategic balance by providing timely intelligence on missile launches, which was vital for national security. Early warning satellites like Kosmos 706 were foundational to nuclear deterrence, as they reduced the risk of surprise attacks and enabled coordinated defense responses. Its launch underscored the technological advancements in space-based surveillance during the era.  

## Notable For  
- **Early Warning Role**: Part of the US-K series, a key component of Soviet/Russian missile detection systems.  
- **Cold War Significance**: Contributed to strategic defense during a period of heightened nuclear tensions.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Used the Molniya-M rocket, a reliable Soviet launcher for high-inclination orbits.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: January 30, 1975  
- **Time**: 15:02 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 41  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: US-K (Soviet/Russian early warning satellite)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1975-007A  
- **Wolfram Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "07625"]  

### Mission Context  
- **Purpose**: Military early warning for missile detection  
- **Series**: Part of the US-K satellite series, which formed the backbone of Soviet/Russian early warning systems.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report