# Cosmos 619
**Wikidata**: [Q12753925](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753925)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-619

## Summary
Cosmos 619 was a Soviet satellite launched on 1973-12-19. It was an instance of the Strela-1M class communications satellite, deployed into orbit using a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132.

## Key Facts
- **SCN**: 06987
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 619
- **COSPAR ID**: 1973-104C
- **Instance Of**: Strela-1M
- **Launch Date**: 1973-12-19
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M
- **Launch Time**: 09:43:00 (UTC)
- **Sitelink Count**: 3
- **Wikipedia Languages**: mk, sh, sr

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of Cosmos 619?
A: Cosmos 619 was a Strela-1M class satellite, designed for military communications purposes as part of the Soviet Union's space-based communication network.

### Q: When and where was Cosmos 619 launched?
A: Cosmos 619 was launched on 1973-12-19 at 09:43:00 UTC from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Cosmos 619?
A: Cosmos 619 was launched by a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle.

### Q: What is the COSPAR designation for Cosmos 619?
A: The COSPAR (Committee on Space Research) identification for Cosmos 619 is 1973-104C.

### Q: Which class of satellite does Cosmos 619 belong to?
A: Cosmos 619 was an instance of the Strela-1M class of communications satellites.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 619 represents a significant milestone in Soviet military communications infrastructure during the Cold War era. As part of the Strela-1M constellation, it contributed to the development and operational capabilities of space-based messaging systems for Soviet armed forces. The deployment via the reliable Kosmos-3M launcher from the high-latitude Plesetsk Cosmodrome underscores the USSR's strategic capability to place military satellites into orbit efficiently. This launch exemplifies the ongoing Soviet program to enhance tactical and strategic communications coverage, a critical component for military command and control, directly impacting Cold War power dynamics and space operational doctrines.

## Notable For
- Being a Strela-1M satellite, the first generation of Soviet military communications satellites specifically designed for store-and-forward messaging.
- Launched on 1973-12-19 as part of a series filling out the early Strela-1M constellation.
- Deployed using the Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132, a common Soviet launch configuration.
- Identified by the COSPAR designation 1973-104C, standardizing its tracking and cataloging in space records.
- Having documented Wikipedia presence in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian languages, reflecting regional historical documentation.

## Body
### General Information
- **Entity**: Cosmos 619
- **Aliases**: Kosmos 619
- **SCN**: 06987
- **COSPAR ID**: 1973-104C
- **Sitelink Count**: 3
- **Wikipedia Languages**: mk, sh, sr

### Classification & Designation
- **Instance Of**: Strela-1M (A class of Soviet military communications satellites)
- **Class**: Strela-1M

### Mission Profile
- **Significant Event**: Rocket Launch
  - **Point in Time**: 1973-12-19
  - **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
  - **Launch Time**: 09:43:00 (UTC)
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M (A Soviet orbital launch vehicle)
- **Launch Date**: 1973-12-19
- **Start Point**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 (The specific launch pad used)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report