# Kosmos 295

> Soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q53036](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53036)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_295)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-295

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 295**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 295 was a Soviet satellite launched in 1969 as part of the DS-P1-Yu series, designed for radar calibration and space research. It was carried into orbit by a Kosmos-2I rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite served as a target for Soviet missile defense systems.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** August 22, 1969, at 14:14:57 UTC.  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 133.  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-2I rocket.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1969-073A.  
- **Satellite Class:** DS-P1-Yu (DSZ–P1–Ju), used for radar calibration.  
- **Manufacturer:** Pivdenne Design Office (Soviet Union).  
- **Alternative Names:** DS-P1-Yu No.29, Kosmos 295.  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch from Plesetsk.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 295?  
A: Kosmos 295 was a radar calibration satellite, used as a target for testing Soviet missile defense systems.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 295 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 295?  
A: A Kosmos-2I carrier rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle later superseded by newer models.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 295 was part of a broader Soviet effort to develop and refine missile defense technologies during the Cold War. As a DS-P1-Yu satellite, it played a critical role in calibrating radar systems, ensuring the accuracy of Soviet anti-ballistic missile defenses. Its launch also demonstrated the reliability of the Kosmos-2I rocket, which was widely used for deploying military and scientific payloads. The mission contributed to the USSR's strategic capabilities during a period of intense space and arms competition with the United States.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Application:** Used as a radar target for missile defense testing.  
- **Soviet Space Program:** Part of the DS-P1-Yu series, a key component of Cold War-era space research.  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Deployed by the Kosmos-2I, a workhorse of Soviet satellite launches.  

## Body  
### Launch and Mission  
- **Launch Date:** August 22, 1969.  
- **Time:** 14:14:57 UTC.  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 133.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** DS-P1-Yu (DSZ–P1–Ju).  
- **Manufacturer:** Pivdenne Design Office.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1969-073A.  

### Legacy  
- Part of a series of Soviet radar calibration satellites.  
- Contributed to advancements in missile defense technology.  

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## References

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