# Kosmos 285

> Soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q53033](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53033)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_285)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-285

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 285**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 285 was a Soviet satellite launched in 1969 as part of the DS-P1-Yu series, designed for radar calibration and space research. It was deployed using a Kosmos-2I rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite served military and scientific purposes under the Soviet space program.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: June 3, 1969, at 12:57:27 UTC ([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)).  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1969-049A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8449)).  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328)).  
- **Satellite Class**: DS-P1-Yu (DSZ–P1–Ju), used for radar calibration ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Alternative Names**: DS-P1-Yu No.24 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Wolfram Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "03983"].  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 285?  
A: Kosmos 285 was primarily used for radar calibration and space research as part of the Soviet DS-P1-Yu satellite series.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 285 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133, a key Soviet missile and satellite launch facility.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 285?  
A: The Kosmos-2I rocket, a Soviet carrier rocket, was used for its deployment ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 285 was part of a broader Soviet effort to advance military and scientific capabilities during the Cold War. As a DS-P1-Yu satellite, it contributed to radar calibration, which was critical for improving missile detection and space tracking systems. Its launch also demonstrated the reliability of the Kosmos-2I rocket, which was widely used for deploying low-orbit satellites. The mission underscored the Soviet Union's commitment to maintaining technological parity with the United States in space exploration and defense.  

## Notable For  
- One of several DS-P1-Yu satellites launched for radar calibration.  
- Launched during the peak of Cold War space competition.  
- Part of a series that supported Soviet military and scientific infrastructure.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 3, 1969.  
- **Time**: 12:57:27 UTC.  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133.  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: DS-P1-Yu (DSZ–P1–Ju).  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office.  

### Mission Context  
- Part of a series testing radar systems for missile defense.  
- Contributed to Soviet space research during the late 1960s.  

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## References

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