# Kosmos 196

> Soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q51556](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51556)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_196)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-196

## Summary
Kosmos 196 was a Soviet research satellite launched on December 19, 1967, as part of the DS-U1-G class of satellites. It had a mass of 352 kilograms and was launched from Kapustin Yar using a Kosmos 63S1 launch vehicle.

## Key Facts
- Kosmos 196 was a Soviet research satellite launched on December 19, 1967
- It was a DS-U1-G model satellite manufactured by Pivdenne Design Office
- The satellite had a mass of 352 kilograms
- It was launched from Kapustin Yar using a Kosmos 63S1 launch vehicle at 06:30:07
- Its COSPAR ID is 1967-125A
- It had an orbital period of 95.5 minutes
- The satellite's orbit had an apoapsis of 887 kilometers and a periapsis of 225 kilometers
- Its orbital inclination was 49 degrees with an eccentricity of 0.045996

## FAQs
### Q: What was Kosmos 196?
A: Kosmos 196 was a Soviet research satellite launched on December 19, 1967. It was a DS-U1-G model satellite with a mass of 352 kilograms.

### Q: When and where was Kosmos 196 launched?
A: Kosmos 196 was launched on December 19, 1967, from Kapustin Yar using a Kosmos 63S1 launch vehicle at 06:30:07.

### Q: What were the orbital characteristics of Kosmos 196?
A: Kosmos 196 had an orbital period of 95.5 minutes, with an apoapsis of 887 kilometers, a periapsis of 225 kilometers, an inclination of 49 degrees, and an eccentricity of 0.045996.

### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 196?
A: Kosmos 196 was a research satellite of the DS-U1-G class, though specific research objectives are not detailed in the provided information.

## Why It Matters
Kosmos 196 represents an important part of the Soviet space research program during the Cold War era. As a DS-U1-G model satellite, it contributed to the broader Kosmos program, which was a series of satellites used for various scientific and military purposes. The DS-U1-G class was specifically designed for research missions, suggesting Kosmos 196 likely carried out experiments in space exploration or Earth observation. The successful launch and operation of Kosmos 196 demonstrated the reliability of the Kosmos 63S1 launch vehicle and the capabilities of Soviet satellite technology during this period of intense space competition with the United States.

## Notable For
- Part of the DS-U1-G class of Soviet research satellites, a specialized model for scientific research
- Launched using the Kosmos 63S1 launch vehicle, contributing to the development of Soviet rocket technology
- Had a relatively low Earth orbit with specific parameters (887 km apoapsis, 225 km periapsis) suitable for atmospheric research
- One of the many satellites in the extensive Kosmos program, which numbered in the thousands during the Soviet era

## Body
### Basic Information
- Kosmos 196 was a Soviet satellite launched on December 19, 1967
- It was a DS-U1-G model satellite, a type of Soviet research satellite
- The satellite had a mass of 352 kilograms
- Its COSPAR ID is 1967-125A
- It was manufactured by Pivdenne Design Office

### Launch Details
- Launch date: December 19, 1967
- Launch location: Kapustin Yar
- Launch vehicle: Kosmos 63S1
- Launch time: 06:30:07
- The launch was part of the Soviet space program's Kosmos series

### Orbital Characteristics
- Orbital period: 95.5 minutes
- Apoapsis: 887 kilometers
- Periapsis: 225 kilometers
- Orbital inclination: 49 degrees
- Orbital eccentricity: 0.045996

### Technical Specifications
- Spacecraft bus: DS-U1
- Model: DS-U1-G
- Mass: 352 kilograms
- The satellite was designed for scientific research purposes

### Classification and Identification
- Instance of: DS-U1-G
- Related to: DS-U1-G (class), Kosmos 63S1 (launch vehicle)
- Freebase ID: /m/09gq6hg
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "03074"]
- SCN: 03074

### Online Presence
- Wikipedia title: Kosmos 196
- Sitelink count: 8
- Available in languages: English, Spanish, Galician, Hungarian, Macedonian, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian

## References

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