# Kosmos 262

> Soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q53019](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53019)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_262)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-262

## Summary
Kosmos 262 was a Soviet solar research satellite launched in 1968. It belonged to the DS-U2-GF class of satellites and was designed to study solar radiation and its effects on Earth's atmosphere.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** December 26, 1968  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1968-119A  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-2I rocket  
- **Launch Site:** Kapustin Yar  
- **Manufacturer:** Pivdenne Design Office  
- **Satellite Class:** DS-U2-GF  
- **Spacecraft Catalog Number (SCN):** 03629  
- **Aliases:** DS-U2-GF No.1, Kosmos 262  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 262?  
A: Kosmos 262 was designed to study solar radiation and its interactions with Earth's upper atmosphere.  

### Q: Who built Kosmos 262?  
A: It was manufactured by the Pivdenne Design Office, a Soviet aerospace engineering firm.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 262 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Kapustin Yar, a Soviet missile and spaceport facility.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 262 contributed to the Soviet Union's efforts in solar research, providing valuable data on solar radiation and its impact on atmospheric conditions. As part of the DS-U2-GF series, it helped advance understanding of space weather and its potential effects on communication and navigation systems. Its launch also demonstrated Soviet capabilities in satellite technology during the Cold War space race.  

## Notable For  
- One of the few DS-U2-GF-class satellites launched by the Soviet Union.  
- Conducted specialized solar radiation studies.  
- Launched aboard the Kosmos-2I rocket, a key Soviet launch vehicle.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** December 26, 1968  
- **Time:** 09:45:02 UTC  
- **Site:** Kapustin Yar  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Model:** DS-U2-GF  
- **Catalog Number:** 03629  
- **COSPAR Designation:** 1968-119A  

### Mission Context  
- Part of a series of Soviet scientific satellites focused on solar and atmospheric research.  
- Contributed to Cold War-era space science advancements.

## References

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