# Kosmos 458

> Soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q53572](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53572)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_458)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-458

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 458**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 458 was a Soviet satellite launched in 1971 as part of the DS-P1-Yu series, designed for radar calibration and space research. It was deployed using a Kosmos-2I rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The satellite served as a target for testing Soviet anti-ballistic missile systems.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: November 29, 1971, at 10:09:56 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **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)).  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1971-101A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8449)).  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328)).  
- **Satellite Class**: DS-P1-Yu (DSZ–P1–Ju) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Alternative Name**: DS-P1-Yu No.53 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 458?  
A: Kosmos 458 was primarily used for radar calibration and as a target for testing Soviet anti-ballistic missile systems.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 458 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 458?  
A: The satellite was deployed using a Kosmos-2I carrier rocket.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 458 played a critical role in Soviet military and space research programs during the Cold War. As part of the DS-P1-Yu series, it helped calibrate radar systems and test anti-ballistic missile capabilities, contributing to the USSR's strategic defense initiatives. Its launch also demonstrated the reliability of the Kosmos-2I rocket and the operational readiness of the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. While not a pioneering mission, Kosmos 458 exemplifies the Soviet Union's focus on dual-use space technology, blending scientific research with military applications.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Application**: Served as a target for anti-ballistic missile testing.  
- **Soviet Space Program**: Part of the DS-P1-Yu series, a key component of Cold War-era space research.  
- **Launch Precision**: Deployed at a specific time (10:09:56 UTC) for mission requirements.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: November 29, 1971.  
- **Time**: 10:09:56 UTC.  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133.  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Class**: DS-P1-Yu (DSZ–P1–Ju).  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office.  

### Mission Context  
- **Primary Role**: Radar calibration and missile target.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-2I, a superseded Soviet carrier rocket.  

### Legacy  
- **Historical Significance**: Contributed to Cold War-era defense technology.  
- **Documentation**: Well-documented in Soviet space program records.  

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## References

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