# Cosmos 1970
**Wikidata**: [Q12907537](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907537)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1970

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Cosmos 1970**:

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## Summary  
Cosmos 1970 is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1988. It was part of the original GLONASS family and deployed using a Proton-K rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The satellite played a role in the Soviet/Russian global positioning system.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** September 16, 1988 ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1988-085A ([Q200386](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q200386))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-K ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Space Tug:** Blok DM-2 ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 19501 ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases:** Kosmos 1970 ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch at 02:00:47 UTC ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 1970?  
A: Cosmos 1970 was a GLONASS satellite, part of the Soviet/Russian global navigation system, designed to provide positioning and timing data.  

### Q: How was Cosmos 1970 launched?  
A: It was launched aboard a Proton-K rocket with a Blok DM-2 upper stage from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200.  

### Q: Is Cosmos 1970 still operational?  
A: No, GLONASS satellites typically have a limited operational lifespan, and Cosmos 1970 was launched in 1988, so it is no longer active.  

## Why It Matters  
Cosmos 1970 was part of the GLONASS constellation, the Soviet Union's answer to the U.S. GPS system. Its launch contributed to the expansion of global satellite navigation capabilities, which are critical for military, aviation, maritime, and civilian applications. The GLONASS program remains operational today, providing an alternative to GPS and enhancing global navigation resilience.  

## Notable For  
- **Early GLONASS Satellite:** Part of the original GLONASS family, foundational to Russia's navigation system.  
- **Proton-K Launch:** Deployed using one of the most reliable Soviet heavy-lift rockets.  
- **Baikonur Launch Site:** Launched from Site 200, a historic facility for Soviet space missions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** September 16, 1988 ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Time:** 02:00:47 UTC ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Spacecraft Type:** GLONASS navigation satellite ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Upper Stage:** Blok DM-2 ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Catalog Number:** 19501 ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Related Entities  
- **GLONASS:** Original navigation satellite family ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Proton-K:** Carrier rocket used for deployment ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report