# Kosmos 96

> failed Soviet space probe

**Wikidata**: [Q1632091](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1632091)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_96)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-96

## Summary
Kosmos 96 was a failed Soviet space probe launched on November 23, 1965, as part of the 3MV class of uncrewed probe designs. The probe, carried by a Molniya rocket, was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome but failed to complete its mission.

## Key Facts
- Kosmos 96 was a Soviet space probe that failed to complete its mission
- It was launched on November 23, 1965, at 03:14:10 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- The probe belonged to the 3MV class of Soviet uncrewed probe designs
- It was carried into space by a Molniya rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle
- The probe's COSPAR ID is 1965-094A and its SCN is 01742
- Kosmos 96 has a Freebase ID of /m/0swm9vp
- The entity has 21 sitelinks across multiple languages including English, Spanish, and French
- An image associated with the probe can be found at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Kecksburg(reconstruction).png

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 96?
A: Kosmos 96 was a Soviet space probe, but its specific mission objectives are not detailed in the provided information. As a member of the 3MV class, it was likely intended for planetary exploration or scientific research.

### Q: Why did Kosmos 96 fail?
A: The provided information does not specify the exact reason for Kosmos 96's failure. It is only noted that it was a failed Soviet space probe, without details on what went wrong during its mission.

### Q: Where was Kosmos 96 launched from?
A: Kosmos 96 was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 on November 23, 1965, at 03:14:10 local time.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 96?
A: Kosmos 96 was carried into space by a Molniya rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle.

### Q: Is there any physical representation of Kosmos 96 available?
A: Yes, there is an image associated with Kosmos 96 available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Kecksburg(reconstruction).png.

## Why It Matters
Kosmos 96 represents an early chapter in Soviet space exploration efforts during the 1960s, a period of intense competition with the United States during the Space Race. As a 3MV class probe, it was part of a series of spacecraft designed for various scientific objectives, though its specific mission remains unclear due to its failure. Despite its unsuccessful mission, Kosmos 96 and similar probes contributed to the Soviet Union's experience in spacecraft design and planetary exploration techniques. The probe's launch details and technical specifications, such as its use of the Molniya rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome, provide valuable insights into Soviet space technology during this era. Understanding these early missions helps historians and space enthusiasts appreciate the technological advancements and challenges that paved the way for later successful Soviet space endeavors.

## Notable For
- Being a member of the 3MV class, a specific Soviet uncrewed probe design with multiple variants
- Its launch on November 23, 1965, during the peak of the Space Race
- Its association with the Molniya rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle
- Its COSPAR ID (1965-094A) and SCN (01742), which are unique identifiers in space exploration records
- Having a presence in 21 different language editions, indicating its recognition in international space history documentation

## Body
### Mission Overview
Kosmos 96 was a Soviet space probe that failed to complete its mission. Launched on November 23, 1965, it was part of the 3MV class of Soviet uncrewed probe designs.

### Technical Specifications
- Class: 3MV (Soviet uncrewed probe design)
- Launch Date: November 23, 1965
- Launch Time: 03:14:10
- Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- Launch Vehicle: Molniya (Soviet rocket)
- COSPAR ID: 1965-094A
- SCN: 01742
- Freebase ID: /m/0swm9vp

### Documentation and Recognition
- Kosmos 96 has 21 sitelinks across multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, and others
- The entity is recognized in various space exploration databases and encyclopedias
- An image associated with the probe is available through Wikimedia Commons
- The probe is referenced in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "01742"]

### Relationship to Other Spacecraft
- As a 3MV class probe, Kosmos 96 belongs to a specific category of Soviet spacecraft designed for various scientific objectives
- It was launched using the Molniya rocket, which was also used for other Soviet space missions
- The probe's launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 places it in the context of Soviet space operations from this historic launch facility

## References

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