# Kosmos 265

> Soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q53022](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53022)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_265)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-265

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 265**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 265 was a Soviet satellite launched in 1969 as part of the DS-P1-Yu series, designed for radar calibration and space research. It was manufactured by the Pivdenne Design Office and launched aboard a Kosmos-2I rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The mission contributed to Soviet military and scientific space programs.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: February 7, 1969 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1969-012A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8449))  
- **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))  
- **Satellite Class**: DS-P1-Yu (DSZ–P1–Ju) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Alternative Names**: DS-P1-Yu No.21, Kosmos 265  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch at 13:59 UTC on February 7, 1969 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 265?  
A: Kosmos 265 was part of the DS-P1-Yu series, primarily used for radar calibration and space research to support Soviet military and scientific objectives.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 265 launched from?  
A: It was launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome's Site 133, a key Soviet launch facility for military and scientific satellites.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 265?  
A: The Kosmos-2I, a Soviet carrier rocket, was used for the mission.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 265 played a role in advancing Soviet space capabilities during the Cold War, particularly in radar calibration and space research. As part of the DS-P1-Yu series, it contributed to the development of technologies for military and scientific applications. Its launch demonstrated the USSR's ability to deploy satellites for dual-purpose missions, reinforcing its position in the space race. While not as famous as other Soviet satellites, Kosmos 265 represents the broader infrastructure supporting Soviet space dominance in the late 1960s.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the **DS-P1-Yu series**, a key Soviet satellite program for radar calibration.  
- Launched aboard the **Kosmos-2I rocket**, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  
- Contributed to **military and scientific research** during the Cold War.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: February 7, 1969  
- **Time**: 13:59 UTC  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 133  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class**: DS-P1-Yu (DSZ–P1–Ju)  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-2I  

### Mission Context  
- Part of a series for **radar calibration** and space research.  
- Supported Soviet **military and scientific** objectives.  

### Legacy  
- Contributed to the USSR's **space infrastructure** during the Cold War.  
- Demonstrated the versatility of the **Kosmos-2I rocket**.  

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## References

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