# Kosmos 225

> Soviet artificial satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q51571](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51571)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_225)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-225

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 225**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 225 was a Soviet artificial satellite launched in 1968 as part of the DS-U1-Ya series for magnetospheric research. It orbited Earth for nearly five months before decaying in November 1968. The satellite was designed to study Earth's magnetic field and radiation environment.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date**: June 11, 1968, from Kapustin Yar at 21:29:54 UTC.  
- **Mass**: 400 kilograms.  
- **Orbital parameters**: Apoapsis of 512 km, periapsis of 255 km, inclination of 48.4°, and eccentricity of 0.01899.  
- **Orbital period**: 92.2 minutes.  
- **Decay date**: November 2, 1968.  
- **Launch vehicle**: Kosmos-2I rocket.  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1968-048A.  
- **Spacecraft bus**: DS-U1.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 225?  
A: Kosmos 225 was a magnetospheric research satellite designed to study Earth's magnetic field and radiation environment as part of the DS-U1-Ya series.  

### Q: How long did Kosmos 225 remain in orbit?  
A: It orbited Earth for nearly five months, from its launch on June 11, 1968, until its decay on November 2, 1968.  

### Q: What rocket launched Kosmos 225?  
A: It was launched aboard a Kosmos-2I carrier rocket from Kapustin Yar.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 225 contributed to Soviet efforts in understanding Earth's magnetosphere, a critical area for space science and satellite operations. Its data helped advance knowledge of radiation belts and magnetic field interactions, which are vital for spacecraft safety and communication systems. As part of the DS-U1-Ya series, it also demonstrated the capabilities of Soviet satellite technology during the Cold War space race.  

## Notable For  
- **Research focus**: One of the few Soviet satellites dedicated to magnetospheric studies.  
- **Short operational lifespan**: Orbited for less than five months before decay.  
- **Precision launch**: Deployed using the Kosmos-2I rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  

## Body  
### Launch and Mission  
- Launched on **June 11, 1968**, from **Kapustin Yar** at **21:29:54 UTC**.  
- Part of the **DS-U1-Ya** series, a class of Soviet magnetospheric research satellites.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass**: 400 kg.  
- **Orbit**:  
  - Apoapsis: 512 km.  
  - Periapsis: 255 km.  
  - Inclination: 48.4°.  
  - Eccentricity: 0.01899.  
  - Period: 92.2 minutes.  
- **Spacecraft bus**: DS-U1.  

### Decay  
- Re-entered Earth's atmosphere on **November 2, 1968**.  

### Legacy  
- Contributed to Soviet magnetospheric research during the late 1960s.  
- Demonstrated the reliability of the **Kosmos-2I** launch vehicle.  

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## References

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