The designation Kosmos (Russian: Космос meaning Cosmos) is a generic name given to a large number of Soviet, and subsequently Russian, satellites, the first of which was launched in 1962. Satellites given Kosmos designations include military spacecraft, failed probes to the Moon and the planets, prototypes for crewed spacecraft, and scientific spacecraft. This is a list of satellites with Kosmos designations between 1501 and 1750.
Third satellite in the upgraded second series of Soviet geodetic satellites. Carried out studies of the shape of the Earth and accurate mapping of the Earth's surface to enable accurate targeting of military missiles.[2]
Fourth satellite in the upgraded second series of Soviet geodetic satellites. Carried out study of the shape of the Earth and accurately mapped the Earth's surface to enable accurate targeting of military missiles.[5]
Launched from Kapustin Yar. Orbit 176 x 223 km. Inclination 50.7 degrees. Mass-possibly 1 tonne. Recovered in Black Sea after 1 orbit.[8] Last (fourth) orbital test of the BOR-4 prototype spaceplane.
Fifth satellite in the upgraded second series of Soviet geodetic satellites. Carried out study of the shape of the Earth and accurately mapped the Earth's surface to enable accurate targeting of military missiles.[11]
Sixth satellite in the upgraded second series of Soviet geodetic satellites. Carried out study of the shape of the Earth and accurately mapped the Earth's surface to enable accurate targeting of military missiles.[22]
