Did You Know?

Some satellites help us talk on phones!

What is a Satellite?

A satellite is a thing in space. It goes around the Earth.

Why Do We Need Satellites?

We need satellites to help us see far. They help us know the weather.

What kosmos 472 Does

Kosmos 472 helps check radar.

It flies high in the sky.

It is part of a big plan.

People made it to keep us safe.

It helps with tests on Earth.

It is a cool thing in space!

More About kosmos 472

Kosmos 472 was sent up in 1972. It was made by smart people. They wanted to learn more about space. This satellite was part of a big group of satellites.

Satellites like this help us every day. They help us talk, see the weather, and play games. We use them to learn and have fun.

In the future, we will make more satellites. They will help us learn even more. Space is big and full of wonders!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Kosmos 472"] --> B["Launch Year: 1972"] A --> C["Previous Name: DS-P1-Yu No.52"] A --> D["Weight: 250 kg (550 lb)"] A --> E["Built by: Yuzhnoye Design Bureau"] A --> F["Purpose: Radar Calibration Target"] A --> G["Part of: Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik Programme"] A --> H["Used for: Anti-ballistic Missile Tests"]

What Do These Words Mean?

Kosmos 472:A Soviet satellite launched in 1972.
Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik programme:A program for launching satellites by the Soviet Union.
radar calibration target:An object used to check and adjust radar systems.
anti-ballistic missile tests:Tests to evaluate missiles that can stop other missiles.
Yuzhnoye Design Bureau:A company that designs and builds spacecraft.