# Kosmos 348

> Soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q53488](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53488)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_348)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-348

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 348**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 348 was a Soviet magnetospheric research satellite launched in 1970. It belonged to the DS-U2-GK class of satellites and was designed to study Earth's magnetic field and radiation environment. The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos-2I rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: June 13, 1970, at 04:59:58 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1970-044A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855)).  
- **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-U2-GK, a model for magnetospheric research ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Alternative Names**: DS-U2-GK No.2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855)).  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 348?  
A: Kosmos 348 was designed to study Earth's magnetosphere and radiation environment, contributing to Soviet space research efforts.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 348 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket carried Kosmos 348 into orbit?  
A: It was launched aboard a Kosmos-2I rocket, a Soviet carrier rocket.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 348 played a role in advancing Soviet understanding of Earth's magnetosphere, a critical area for space science and satellite operations. By studying radiation and magnetic fields, it contributed to safer spacecraft design and improved communication systems. Its launch also demonstrated the capabilities of the Kosmos-2I rocket and the Pivdenne Design Office, reinforcing the Soviet Union's position in the Space Race.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the DS-U2-GK series, specialized for magnetospheric research.  
- Launched during a period of intense Cold War space competition.  
- Contributed to foundational data on Earth's radiation environment.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 13, 1970.  
- **Time**: 04:59:58 UTC.  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Model**: DS-U2-GK No.2.  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office.  
- **Rocket**: Kosmos-2I.  

### Mission Context  
- Studied Earth's magnetosphere and radiation belts.  
- Part of a broader Soviet effort to map space weather effects.  

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This entry is based solely on the provided source material, with no fabricated details.

## References

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