# Kosmos 303

> Soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q53042](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53042)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_303)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-303

## Summary
Kosmos 303 was a Soviet satellite of the DSZ-P1-Ju class, launched on October 18, 1969, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 using a Kosmos-2I carrier rocket. It was manufactured by Pivdenne Design Office and had the COSPAR ID 1969-090A.

## Key Facts
- Kosmos 303 was a Soviet satellite launched on October 18, 1969
- It belongs to the DSZ-P1-Ju class of satellites
- The satellite was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 at 10:00:03
- It was manufactured by Pivdenne Design Office
- The satellite was launched using a Kosmos-2I carrier rocket
- It has the COSPAR ID 1969-090A
- Its SCN identifier is 04136
- It has 8 sitelinks across 8 Wikipedia languages (English, Spanish, Galician, Hungarian, Macedonian, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian)
- Alternative names include DS-P1-Yu No.28

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 303?
A: The source material doesn't explicitly state the specific purpose of Kosmos 303, though it indicates it was a DSZ-P1-Ju class satellite of the Soviet Union. Further information about the mission objectives would require consulting additional specialized sources on Soviet satellite programs.

### Q: When and where was Kosmos 303 launched?
A: Kosmos 303 was launched on October 18, 1969, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 at 10:00:03 local time.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 303?
A: Kosmos 303 was launched using a Kosmos-2I carrier rocket, which was a Soviet orbital launch vehicle.

### Q: Who manufactured Kosmos 303?
A: Kosmos 303 was manufactured by Pivdenne Design Office, a Ukrainian space manufacturer.

### Q: In how many languages is Kosmos 303 documented?
A: Kosmos 303 has documentation in 8 languages: English, Spanish, Galician, Hungarian, Macedonian, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian.

## Why It Matters
Kosmos 303 represents one of the many satellites launched by the Soviet Union during the space race era, contributing to their space program activities. As part of the DSZ-P1-Ju class, it was part of a series of satellites developed by the Soviet Union. The launch of Kosmos 303 on October 18, 1969, demonstrates the ongoing Soviet space activities during this period. The international documentation of this satellite across multiple Wikipedia languages indicates its recognition in space history, reflecting its place in the broader context of Soviet space exploration efforts.

## Notable For
- Being one of the numerous Soviet Kosmos satellites launched during the space race era
- Being launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133, one of the Soviet Union's primary launch sites
- Having international documentation across 8 Wikipedia languages, indicating its recognition in space history
- Having the COSPAR ID 1969-090A, which is the international identifier for space objects
- Being part of the DSZ-P1-Ju class, a series of satellites developed by the Soviet Union

## Body
### Basic Information
Kosmos 303 was a Soviet satellite launched on October 18, 1969. The satellite belongs to the DSZ-P1-Ju class, which was a series of Soviet satellites. It was assigned the COSPAR ID 1969-090A and has the SCN identifier 04136.

### Launch Details
Kosmos 303 was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 at 10:00:03 local time. The satellite was launched using a Kosmos-2I carrier rocket, which was a Soviet orbital launch vehicle used primarily for launching small satellites. The launch was part of the broader Soviet space program activities during the late 1960s.

### Manufacturing and Design
The satellite was manufactured by Pivdenne Design Office, a Ukrainian space manufacturer. As a DSZ-P1-Ju class satellite, it was part of a series of satellites developed by the Soviet Union.

### Documentation and Recognition
Kosmos 303 has documentation across 8 Wikipedia languages: English, Spanish, Galician, Hungarian, Macedonian, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian, indicating its recognition in space history. The satellite has 8 sitelinks across these language versions of Wikipedia.

### Alternative Names and Identifiers
The satellite is also known by the alternative name DS-P1-Yu No.28, reflecting its position in the DS-P1-Yu satellite series. Its Freebase identifier is /m/076vwyr, and it has a Wolfram Language entity code of Entity["Satellite", "04136"].

## References

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