# Kosmos 611

> Soviet military satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q53607](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53607)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_611)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-611

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 611**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 611 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. The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos-2I rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** November 28, 1973 (09:29:58 UTC)  
- **Launch Site:** Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Site 133  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-2I carrier rocket  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1973-094A  
- **Satellite Class:** DS-P1-Yu (DSZ–P1–Ju)  
- **Manufacturer:** Pivdenne Design Office  
- **Purpose:** Military radar calibration and missile testing  
- **Alternative Names:** Cosmos 611, DS-P1-Yu No.64  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 611?  
A: Kosmos 611 was used for radar calibration and anti-ballistic missile testing as part of the Soviet Union's military satellite program.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 611 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 133 in the Soviet Union.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Kosmos 611?  
A: It was launched aboard a Kosmos-2I rocket, a Soviet carrier rocket later superseded by newer models.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 611 played a role in the Soviet Union's military and space technology development during the Cold War. As part of the DS-P1-Yu program, it contributed to advancements in radar and missile defense systems, which were critical for national security. Its launch also demonstrated the capabilities of the Kosmos-2I rocket and the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, highlighting the Soviet Union's strategic investment in space infrastructure.  

## Notable For  
- One of many satellites in the DS-P1-Yu series, used for military testing.  
- Launched during the Cold War, reflecting the era's technological competition.  
- Contributed to Soviet radar and missile defense research.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** November 28, 1973  
- **Time:** 09:29:58 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 focused on radar calibration.  
- Supported anti-ballistic missile research during the Cold War.  

### Legacy  
- The Kosmos-2I rocket used for its launch was later replaced by newer models.  
- Plesetsk Cosmodrome remains an active launch site today.  

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## References

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