# Kosmos 426

> Soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q53542](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53542)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_426)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-426

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 426**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 426 was a Soviet magnetospheric research satellite launched in 1971. It belonged to the DS-U2-K class of satellites and was designed to study Earth's magnetic field and radiation environment. The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: June 4, 1971, at 18:10 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1971-052A.  
- **Satellite Class**: DS-U2-K, a model of Soviet magnetospheric research satellites.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket.  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office.  
- **Alternative Names**: DS-U2-K No.1, Kosmos 426.  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 05281.  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 426?  
A: Kosmos 426 was designed to study Earth's magnetosphere and radiation environment, contributing to Soviet space research efforts.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 426 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 426?  
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 426 played a significant role in advancing Soviet understanding of Earth's magnetosphere and space weather. As part of the DS-U2-K class, it contributed to a series of missions aimed at gathering data on radiation belts and magnetic fields, which were critical for both scientific research and potential military applications during the Cold War. Its launch demonstrated Soviet capabilities in space technology and reinforced their presence in space exploration during the era.  

## Notable For  
- **Magnetospheric Research**: Part of a specialized class of satellites (DS-U2-K) focused on studying Earth's magnetic field.  
- **Soviet Space Program**: Represented the USSR's ongoing efforts in space science during the Cold War.  
- **Launch Precision**: Successfully deployed via the reliable Kosmos-3M rocket.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 4, 1971.  
- **Time**: 18:10 UTC.  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Model**: DS-U2-K.  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M.  

### Mission Context  
- **Primary Objective**: Magnetospheric and radiation belt studies.  
- **Legacy**: Contributed to Soviet space research alongside other DS-U2-K missions.  

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## References

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