# Cosmos 480
**Wikidata**: [Q12907720](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907720)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-480

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 480** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 480 is a Soviet geodetic satellite launched in 1972 to support research and applications in geodesy. It was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and remains part of a series of satellites dedicated to Earth measurement studies.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: March 25, 1972 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1972-019A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Class**: Geodetic satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53464))  
- **Alternative Name**: Kosmos 480  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 02:20 UTC on March 25, 1972 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 480?  
A: Cosmos 480 was designed as a geodetic satellite to aid in Earth measurement research, including mapping and gravitational field studies.  

### Q: Where was Cosmos 480 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 480?  
A: A Kosmos-3M rocket carried Cosmos 480 into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 480 contributed to advancements in geodesy, enabling precise measurements of Earth's shape, gravitational field, and tectonic movements. Geodetic satellites like Cosmos 480 are critical for cartography, navigation, and understanding planetary dynamics. Its launch underscored Soviet expertise in space-based Earth observation, supporting both scientific and military applications during the Cold War era.  

## Notable For  
- Part of a series of Soviet geodetic satellites advancing Earth measurement technology.  
- Launched during a period of significant Cold War space activity.  
- Utilized the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: March 25, 1972  
- **Time**: 02:20 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132  

### Mission Profile  
- **Primary Function**: Geodetic research  
- **Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 05905  
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 480  

### Historical Context  
- Launched during the Soviet Union's peak geodetic satellite program.  
- Contributed to global geodetic data collection efforts.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report