# Kosmos 314

> Soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q53059](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53059)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_314)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-314

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## Summary  
Kosmos 314 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**: December 11, 1969 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1969-106A ([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 (radar calibration target) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Alternative Names**: DS-P1-Yu No.30 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 314?  
A: Kosmos 314 was primarily used for radar calibration and as a target for Soviet missile defense systems, aiding in military and scientific research.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 314 launched from?  
A: It was launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome's Site 133, a key Soviet spaceport for military and scientific missions.  

### Q: What rocket carried Kosmos 314 into orbit?  
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos-2I rocket, a Soviet carrier rocket used for low-Earth orbit missions.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 314 played a critical role in Soviet military and space research programs, particularly in testing radar systems and missile defense capabilities. As part of the DS-P1-Yu series, it contributed to advancements in satellite tracking and calibration techniques. Its launch also demonstrated the reliability of the Kosmos-2I rocket and the operational capacity of the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, reinforcing the Soviet Union's position in the Space Race during the Cold War era.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Application**: Served as a radar calibration target for Soviet missile defense systems.  
- **Launch Precision**: Successfully deployed into orbit at 12:58:59 UTC on December 11, 1969.  
- **Design Heritage**: Manufactured by Pivdenne Design Office, a key Soviet aerospace developer.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Exact Launch Time**: 12:58:59 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 133 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class**: DS-P1-Yu ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  

### Mission Context  
- **Role**: Radar calibration and missile defense testing ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-2I, a Soviet orbital carrier rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

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## References

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