# Kosmos 176

> Soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q51553](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51553)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_176)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-176

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 176**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 176 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 the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite served as a target for radar calibration and anti-ballistic missile tests.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: September 12, 1967 ([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))  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1967-086A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8449))  
- **Satellite Class**: DSZ–P1–Ju ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 17:00 UTC on September 12, 1967 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 176?  
A: Kosmos 176 was designed as a radar calibration target for Soviet anti-ballistic missile tests.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 176 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 176?  
A: A Kosmos-2I carrier rocket was used for the launch.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 176 played a critical role in Soviet military and space technology development during the Cold War. As part of the DSZ–P1–Ju series, it helped refine radar tracking and missile interception systems, contributing to advancements in anti-ballistic missile defense. Its launch also demonstrated the reliability of the Kosmos-2I rocket, which was widely used for deploying similar satellites.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Application**: Used for radar calibration in anti-ballistic missile tests.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Part of missions carried by the Kosmos-2I rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space launches.  
- **Historical Context**: Launched during the height of the Cold War space race.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: September 12, 1967  
- **Time**: 17:00 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: DSZ–P1–Ju  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1967-086A  

### Mission Role  
- Served as a radar calibration target for Soviet missile defense systems.  
- Part of a broader series of satellites used for military testing.  

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## References

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