# DS-P1-M

> model of Soviet interceptor target satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q49460](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49460)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ds-p1-m

## Summary
DS-P1-M is a spacecraft model designed as a Soviet interceptor target satellite. It belongs to the Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik family of satellites and served a military purpose.

## Key Facts
- Mass: 643 kilograms (source: space.skyrocket.de)
- Aliases: Tyulpan, Lira, Тюльпан
- Manufacturer: Pivdenne Design Office
- Part of the Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik satellite family
- Classified as a military satellite
- Country of origin: Soviet Union
- Instance of: spacecraft model
- Sitelink count: 3 (across available sources)

## FAQs
### Q: What was the primary purpose of DS-P1-M?
A: DS-P1-M was a spacecraft model used as an interceptor target satellite for Soviet military purposes, likely for missile defense system testing or calibration.

### Q: Who manufactured the DS-P1-M?
A: It was manufactured by the Pivdenne Design Office, based on the provided source material.

### Q: What satellite family does DS-P1-M belong to?
A: DS-P1-M is part of the Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik family of Soviet satellites.

### Q: Is DS-P1-M the same as the operational Kosmos satellites mentioned?
A: No, DS-P1-M is a spacecraft model, while Kosmos 394, 400, 459, and 521 are referenced as separate satellites (though not explicitly linked as DS-P1-M instances).

## Why It Matters
DS-P1-M represents a specific Soviet effort in developing interceptor target satellites, a critical component of early missile defense and space situational awareness systems. As a model, it highlights the Soviet Union's approach to designing and validating technologies for anti-satellite warfare or defensive intercept scenarios during the Cold War era. Its existence within the Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik family underscores the diverse military applications explored by Soviet satellite programs, contributing to broader developments in space technology and military strategy.

## Notable For
- Being a dedicated interceptor target satellite model, distinct from operational satellites.
- Its specific mass of 643 kilograms as a documented technical specification.
- Its known aliases: Tyulpan, Lira, and Тюльпан.
- Manufactured by Pivdenne Design Office, a key Soviet aerospace entity.
- Classified explicitly as a military satellite and spacecraft model.

## Body
### Classification and Origins
- DS-P1-M is classified as an instance of a "spacecraft model".
- It is a subclass of "military satellite", indicating its intended military purpose.
- Its country of origin is the Soviet Union.
- It is part of the "Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik" family of Soviet satellites.

### Technical Specifications
- **Mass**: 643 kilograms (source: space.skyrocket.de).
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office (source: space.skyrocket.de).
- **Aliases**: Known as Tyulpan, Lira, and Тюльпан.

### Related Entities
- Explicitly listed as related to the satellites: Kosmos 394, Kosmos 400, Kosmos 459, and Kosmos 521. Note: These are described as separate "Thing" entities ("Soviet satellite"/"satellite") but the provided text does not specify a direct functional relationship beyond the listing in the "related" section.

### Source Information
- Information is primarily sourced from space.skyrocket.de.
- The entity has 3 sitelinks across available sources.
- It has entries in the following Wikipedia languages: Galician (gl), Russian (ru), Ukrainian (uk).

## Schema Markup
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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/ds-p1-m.htm)