# Intercosmos 19
**Wikidata**: [Q1097405](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1097405)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/intercosmos-19

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## Summary  
Intercosmos 19 was an Earth observation satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1979 as part of the Intercosmos program. It orbited Earth to collect data and decayed in 2002 after 23 years in space. The satellite was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date**: February 27, 1979 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Mass**: 1,020 kilograms ([reference](https://ru.wikipedia.org/?oldid=114532945))  
- **Orbital parameters**:  
  - Apoapsis: 996 km  
  - Periapsis: 502 km  
  - Orbital inclination: 74 degrees  
  - Orbital period: 100 minutes ([reference](https://ru.wikipedia.org/?oldid=114532945))  
- **Decay date**: 2002 ([reference](https://ru.wikipedia.org/?oldid=114532945))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1979-020A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8449))  
- **Launch site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Intercosmos 19?  
A: It was an Earth observation satellite designed to monitor and collect data about Earth’s surface and atmosphere as part of the Soviet-led Intercosmos program.  

### Q: How long did Intercosmos 19 remain in orbit?  
A: It stayed in orbit for approximately 23 years, decaying in 2002.  

### Q: Which rocket launched Intercosmos 19?  
A: It was launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet launch vehicle commonly used for satellite deployments.  

## Why It Matters  
Intercosmos 19 was significant as part of the broader Intercosmos program, which fostered international collaboration in space research among Soviet-aligned countries. By providing Earth observation data, it contributed to scientific understanding of atmospheric and surface conditions. Its long operational lifespan (1979–2002) demonstrated Soviet satellite engineering durability. Additionally, its launch marked another successful deployment from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, reinforcing the USSR’s capabilities in space technology during the Cold War era.  

## Notable For  
- **Longevity**: Remained operational until its decay in 2002, lasting over two decades.  
- **International collaboration**: Part of the Intercosmos program, promoting shared scientific research among socialist states.  
- **Precise orbital parameters**: Maintained a stable orbit with well-documented apoapsis, periapsis, and inclination.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- Launched on **February 27, 1979**, at **17:00 UTC** from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132**.  
- Used a **Kosmos-3M** rocket, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass**: 1,020 kg.  
- **Orbit**:  
  - **Apoapsis**: 996 km  
  - **Periapsis**: 502 km  
  - **Inclination**: 74°  
  - **Period**: 100 minutes.  

### Mission Duration and Decay  
- Operated until **2002**, when it re-entered Earth's atmosphere.  

### Classification and Identification  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1979-020A.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 11285.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report