# Cosmos 2079
**Wikidata**: [Q13566762](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13566762)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-2079

## Summary
Cosmos 2079 is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched by the Soviet Union on May 19, 1990. It was deployed using a Proton-K rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 as part of the original family of GLONASS satellites.

## Key Facts
- Launch date: May 19, 1990
- COSPAR ID: 1990-045A
- Launch vehicle: Proton-K
- Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200
- Space tug: Blok DM-2
- Alias: Kosmos 2079
- System: GLONASS (part of original family)
- Launch time: 08:32:33
- Wikipedia available in languages: mk, sh, sr

## FAQs
### Q: What is Cosmos 2079?
A: Cosmos 2079 is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched by the Soviet Union on May 19, 1990. It was part of the original family of GLONASS satellites designed to provide global positioning services.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 2079 launched?
A: Cosmos 2079 was launched on May 19, 1990, at 08:32:33 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 using a Proton-K rocket.

### Q: What type of satellite is Cosmos 2079?
A: Cosmos 2079 is a GLONASS navigation satellite, which was part of the original Soviet global navigation satellite system.

### Q: What was the purpose of the Blok DM-2 space tug on Cosmos 2079?
A: The Blok DM-2 space tug was used to transport and deploy the GLONASS satellite into its intended orbit as part of the launch process.

### Q: How can I find more information about Cosmos 2079?
A: Information about Cosmos 2079 is available in Wikipedia languages mk, sh, and sr, and it has been cataloged with entity code Entity["Satellite", "20619"] in Wolfram Language.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 2079 represents an important component of the GLONASS navigation satellite system, which was developed by the Soviet Union as an alternative to the American GPS system. As part of the original family of GLONASS satellites, it contributed to establishing Russia's independent satellite navigation capability, which has since evolved into one of the four global navigation satellite systems alongside GPS, Galileo, and BeiDou. The successful deployment of Cosmos 2079 and similar satellites helped maintain and expand the GLONASS constellation, ensuring continued coverage and improving the accuracy of positioning, navigation, and timing services not only for military but also for civilian applications across Russia and globally.

## Notable For
- Being part of the original family of GLONASS navigation satellites, which laid the foundation for Russia's independent satellite navigation system
- Launching during the Soviet era (1990) as part of the country's space program
- Utilizing the Blok DM-2 space tug for deployment, a specialized orbital maneuvering system
- Having its launch precisely timed at 08:32:33 on May 19, 1990, indicating the importance of precision in satellite deployment
- Being cataloged with COSPAR ID 1990-045A, an international system for identifying space objects

## Body
### Basic Information
Cosmos 2079 is a GLONASS satellite with the alternative name "Kosmos 2079." It was cataloged with the internal system number 20619 and has a COSPAR ID of 1990-045A. The satellite was launched as part of the original family of GLONASS navigation satellites, which was developed by the Soviet Union to provide global positioning services.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched on May 19, 1990, at precisely 08:32:33 from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200. The launch vehicle used was a Proton-K, which was the standard carrier rocket for GLONASS satellites at the time. A Blok DM-2 space tug was employed to facilitate the satellite's deployment into its intended orbit.

### Technical Specifications
As part of the GLONASS system, Cosmos 2079 was designed to transmit radio signals that could be used for positioning and navigation on Earth. The satellite followed the standard architecture of GLONASS satellites from the original family, which typically included orbital elements specific to the constellation's requirements.

### System Context
Cosmos 2079 was part of the GLONASS system, which was developed by the Soviet Union and later continued by Russia as one of the world's four global navigation satellite systems. The system was designed to provide an alternative to the American GPS system, offering independent positioning, navigation, and timing services to both military and civilian users. The satellite's launch contributed to expanding and maintaining the GLONASS constellation, which provides coverage across Russia and increasingly worldwide.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report