# Kosmos 173

> Soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q51551](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51551)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_173)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-173

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 173**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 173 was a Soviet satellite launched in 1967 as part of the DSZ–P1–Ju class. It was deployed from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Kosmos-2I carrier rocket, primarily for military or scientific purposes. The mission marked another milestone in the Soviet Union's Cold War-era space program.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: August 24, 1967, at 04:59:49 UTC.  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 133.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-2I, a Soviet carrier rocket.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1967-081A.  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office.  
- **Satellite Class**: DSZ–P1–Ju.  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "02921"].  
- **Freebase ID**: /m/076xlqn.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 173?  
A: While specific details are scarce, Kosmos 173 was likely part of a military or scientific program, given its DSZ–P1–Ju classification and Soviet origins.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 173 launched from?  
A: It was launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome's Site 133, a key Soviet launch facility.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 173?  
A: The Kosmos-2I, a now-superseded Soviet carrier rocket, was used for the mission.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 173 represents the Soviet Union's continued advancements in space technology during the Cold War. As part of the DSZ–P1–Ju class, it contributed to the broader goals of military reconnaissance or scientific experimentation, showcasing the USSR's ability to deploy satellites rapidly. Its launch from Plesetsk, a strategic site, underscores the program's role in maintaining geopolitical parity with the United States. While less famous than other missions, Kosmos 173 exemplifies the era's competitive space race and technological innovation.  

## Notable For  
- **Early Cold War Satellite**: Part of the Soviet Union's dense satellite deployment in the 1960s.  
- **Pivdenne Design Office**: Manufactured by a key Soviet aerospace organization.  
- **Precision Launch**: Deployed with exact timing (04:59:49 UTC) and location data.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: August 24, 1967.  
- **Time**: 04:59:49 UTC.  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 133.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: DSZ–P1–Ju, a Soviet satellite model.  
- **Rocket**: Kosmos-2I, a two-stage carrier rocket.  

### Organizational Context  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office, a major Soviet aerospace firm.  
- **Country**: Soviet Union.  

### Identifiers  
- **COSPAR**: 1967-081A.  
- **Wolfram Code**: Entity["Satellite", "02921"].  
- **Freebase**: /m/076xlqn.  

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## References

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