# Kosmos 608

> Soviet military satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q53605](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53605)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_608)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-608

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 608**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 608 was a Soviet military satellite launched in 1973 as part of the DS-P1-Yu program. It was designed for radar calibration and anti-ballistic missile testing, launched aboard a Kosmos-2I rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** November 20, 1973, at 12:29:58 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-2I carrier rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 133 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1973-091A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Satellite Class:** DS-P1-Yu (DSZ–P1–Ju), a Soviet radar calibration target ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- **Manufacturer:** Pivdenne Design Office ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328)).  
- **Alternative Names:** Cosmos 608, DS-P1-Yu No.69 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 608?  
A: It served as a military satellite for radar calibration and anti-ballistic missile testing under the Soviet DS-P1-Yu program.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 608 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 608?  
A: A Kosmos-2I carrier rocket, a superseded Soviet launch vehicle.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 608 was part of a critical Soviet military program aimed at improving radar tracking and missile defense capabilities during the Cold War. Its launch contributed to advancements in anti-ballistic missile technology, reflecting the era's intense arms race. The DS-P1-Yu series, including Kosmos 608, provided essential data for calibrating ground-based radar systems, ensuring accuracy in detecting and intercepting potential threats.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** Designed explicitly for radar calibration and missile defense testing.  
- **Cold War Context:** Launched during heightened Cold War tensions, showcasing Soviet technological capabilities.  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Used the Kosmos-2I rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space missions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** November 20, 1973.  
- **Time:** 12:29:58 UTC.  
- **Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133.  

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

### Mission Context  
- Part of a series of Soviet military satellites for radar calibration.  
- Supported anti-ballistic missile development during the Cold War.  

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## References

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