# Kosmos 334

> Soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q53066](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53066)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_334)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-334

## Summary
Kosmos 334 is a Soviet satellite launched on April 23, 1970, as part of the DS-P1-Yu series used for radar calibration and space debris research. It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 using a Kosmos-2I rocket.

## Key Facts
- Kosmos 334 is a Soviet satellite of the DS-P1-Yu class
- It was launched on April 23, 1970, at 13:20:00
- Its COSPAR ID is 1970-033A
- It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133
- The launch vehicle was a Kosmos-2I carrier rocket
- The manufacturer was Pivdenne Design Office
- It has 8 sitelinks across various Wikipedia languages
- Its SCN is 04378

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 334?
A: Kosmos 334 was a Soviet satellite of the DS-P1-Yu class, which were typically used for radar calibration and space debris research. These satellites helped the Soviet Union develop and maintain its space surveillance capabilities during the Cold War.

### Q: When and where was Kosmos 334 launched?
A: Kosmos 334 was launched on April 23, 1970, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 at 13:20:00. This northern launch site was strategically important for Soviet space operations.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 334?
A: Kosmos 334 was launched using a Kosmos-2I carrier rocket, which was a superseded Soviet rocket system. This rocket was part of the Kosmos series of launch vehicles developed by the Soviet Union.

### Q: What is the significance of Kosmos 334's COSPAR ID?
A: The COSPAR ID 1970-033A uniquely identifies this satellite in international space records, with the "1970" indicating its launch year and "033A" showing it was the first object launched that year.

## Why It Matters
Kosmos 334 represents an important component of the Soviet space program's efforts in space surveillance and debris monitoring during the Cold War era. As part of the DS-P1-Yu series, it contributed to developing radar calibration techniques and tracking space objects, which was crucial for both military and scientific purposes. The satellite's launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome highlights the strategic importance of northern launch sites in Soviet space operations. These satellites played a vital role in maintaining space situational awareness, helping the Soviet Union monitor other space assets and potential threats, thereby contributing to national security and advancing space technology capabilities during a critical period of space exploration.

## Notable For
- Part of the DS-P1-Yu satellite series, which specialized in radar calibration and space debris tracking
- Launched using the Kosmos-2I rocket, a significant Soviet launch vehicle
- One of the 31 satellites in the DS-P1-Yu series (indicated by its alternate name DS-P1-Yu #31)
- Has documentation in 8 different Wikipedia languages, indicating international recognition
- Manufactured by Pivdenne Design Office, a key aerospace organization in the Soviet space program

## Body
### Technical Specifications
- SCN: 04378
- COSPAR ID: 1970-033A
- Freebase ID: /m/076xtsk
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "04378"]

### Launch Details
- Launch Date: April 23, 1970
- Launch Time: 13:20:00
- Launch Site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133
- Launch Vehicle: Kosmos-2I
- Manufacturer: Pivdenne Design Office

### Classification and Relationships
- Instance of: DS-P1-Yu
- Class: DSZ–P1–Ju
- Country: Soviet Union
- Aliases: Cosmos 334, DS-P1-Yu #31, DS-P1-Yu No.31, Kosmos 334

### Documentation
- Wikipedia Title: Kosmos 334
- Sitelink Count: 8
- Wikipedia Languages: English, Spanish, Galician, Hungarian, Macedonian, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Serbian
- Wikidata Description: Soviet satellite

## References

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