# Kosmos 148

> Soviet military satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q51542](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51542)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_148)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-148

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 148**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 148 was a Soviet military satellite launched in 1967 as part of the DS-P1-I radar calibration program. It was designed to calibrate ground-based radar systems and was launched aboard a Kosmos-2I rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: March 16, 1967, at 17:30 UTC.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-2I rocket.  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133.  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1967-023A.  
- **Satellite Class**: DS-P1-I, a model for radar calibration.  
- **Alternative Names**: DS-P1-I No.2, Kosmos 148.  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 02712.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 148?  
A: Kosmos 148 was a military satellite designed to calibrate Soviet ground-based radar systems for tracking and targeting purposes.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 148 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133, a key Soviet missile and satellite launch facility.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 148?  
A: It was launched aboard a Kosmos-2I rocket, a Soviet carrier rocket primarily used for military and scientific missions.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 148 played a critical role in the Soviet Union's military and space programs by ensuring the accuracy of radar systems used for missile defense and space tracking. As part of the DS-P1-I series, it contributed to the development of Soviet radar technology during the Cold War. Its launch also demonstrated the capabilities of the Kosmos-2I rocket and the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, both of which were vital to Soviet space operations.  

## Notable For  
- **Radar Calibration**: One of the DS-P1-I satellites used to refine Soviet radar systems.  
- **Military Significance**: Supported Cold War-era defense infrastructure.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Exemplified the use of the Kosmos-2I rocket for military payloads.  

## Body  
### Launch and Mission  
- Launched on **March 16, 1967**, at **17:30 UTC**.  
- Mission: Radar calibration for Soviet defense systems.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Model**: DS-P1-I.  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office (formerly Yuzhnoye).  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1967-023A.  

### Launch Details  
- **Rocket**: Kosmos-2I (11K63).  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 133.  

### Legacy  
- Part of a series of radar calibration satellites critical to Soviet military operations.  
- Contributed to the advancement of Soviet space and defense technology.  

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## References

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