# Kosmos 472

> Soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q53576](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53576)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_472)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-472

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 472**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 472 was a Soviet satellite launched in 1972 as part of the DS-P1-Yu series, designed for radar calibration and space research. It was manufactured by the Pivdenne Design Office and launched aboard a Kosmos-2I rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome. The mission contributed to Soviet military and scientific space programs.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** January 25, 1972 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1972-004A ([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 (DSZ–P1–Ju) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases:** DS-P1-Yu No.52, Kosmos 472  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 11:15:01 UTC on January 25, 1972 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 472?  
A: Kosmos 472 was primarily used for radar calibration and space research as part of the Soviet Union's DS-P1-Yu satellite series.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 472 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133, a major Soviet spaceport.  

### Q: What rocket carried Kosmos 472 into orbit?  
A: It was launched aboard a Kosmos-2I rocket, a Soviet carrier rocket used for low Earth orbit missions.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 472 played a role in the Soviet Union's Cold War-era space and defense programs, contributing to radar calibration and technological development. As part of the DS-P1-Yu series, it helped refine tracking systems critical for military and scientific applications. Its launch demonstrated Soviet capabilities in rapid satellite deployment and space research, reinforcing their position in the Space Race.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the DS-P1-Yu series, a key Soviet satellite program for radar calibration.  
- Launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a strategic site for Soviet space missions.  
- One of many satellites launched aboard the Kosmos-2I rocket, showcasing Soviet launch reliability.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** January 25, 1972  
- **Time:** 11:15:01 UTC  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class:** DS-P1-Yu (DSZ–P1–Ju)  
- **Manufacturer:** Pivdenne Design Office  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-2I  

### Mission Context  
- Used for radar calibration and space research.  
- Contributed to Soviet military and scientific advancements during the Cold War.  

### Identifiers  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1972-004A  
- **SCN:** 05804  
- **Freebase ID:** /m/07kf99s  

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## References

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