# Kosmos 165

> Soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q51550](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51550)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_165)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-165

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 165**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 165 was a Soviet satellite launched in 1967 as part of the DSZ–P1–Ju class. It was carried into orbit by a Kosmos-2I rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133. The satellite served as a test vehicle for Soviet space technology.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** June 12, 1967, at 18:06:00 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-2I rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1967-059A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Manufacturer:** Pivdenne Design Office ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Satellite Class:** DSZ–P1–Ju ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "02842"]  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 165?  
A: Kosmos 165 was a Soviet test satellite designed to evaluate space technology and systems under the DSZ–P1–Ju program.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 165 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133, a key Soviet spaceport ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

### Q: What rocket carried Kosmos 165 into orbit?  
A: The Kosmos-2I, a Soviet carrier rocket, was used for the launch ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 165 was part of a broader Soviet effort to advance satellite technology during the Cold War. As a test vehicle, it contributed to the development of military and scientific satellite systems, reinforcing the USSR's competitive edge in space exploration. Its launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a strategic site for polar and high-inclination orbits, highlights its role in expanding Soviet space capabilities. While not as famous as other missions, Kosmos 165 represents incremental progress in satellite engineering and Cold War-era space rivalry.  

## Notable For  
- **Early Soviet Satellite:** Part of the DSZ–P1–Ju class, a series of experimental satellites.  
- **Plesetsk Launch:** Demonstrated the cosmodrome's role in Soviet space operations.  
- **Kosmos-2I Rocket:** Used a now-superseded but historically significant launch vehicle.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** June 12, 1967  
- **Time:** 18:06:00 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** DSZ–P1–Ju ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Manufacturer:** Pivdenne Design Office ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  

### Legacy  
- **Wolfram Entity:** Cataloged as Entity["Satellite", "02842"]  
- **COSPAR Designation:** 1967-059A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

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## References

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