Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
11:15:01
Tuesday January 25, 1972
Cosmos 472 is a satellite of the DS-P1 constellation. The satellites of the latter are used to test different systems for future Soviet military satellites. It will test mainly new methods of communication with the ground, new radar systems and modes of power supply by nuclear battery.
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload
250 kilograms
Manufacturer
OKB-586Rocket
Height: 29.59m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 400 kg
GTO: 0 kg
Liftoff Thrust
636 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 1.65m
Height: 2.99m
Stages
2
86th
Mission
1st
Mission of 1972
641st
Mission
2nd
Mission of 1972
4th
Orbital launch attempt