# Kosmos 119

> Soviet satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q51531](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51531)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_119)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-119

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 119**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 119 was a Soviet ionospheric research satellite launched in 1966. It belonged to the DS-U2-I class of satellites and was designed to study Earth's upper atmosphere. The mission marked another step in the Soviet Union's space exploration efforts during the Cold War.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** May 24, 1966 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1966-043A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855), [reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q842341))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-2I rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Kapustin Yar ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Manufacturer:** Pivdenne Design Office ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Satellite Class:** DS-U2-I ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Alternative Name:** DS-U2-I No.1 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855))  
- **Mission Type:** Ionospheric research ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 119?  
A: Kosmos 119 was designed to study Earth's ionosphere, contributing to scientific understanding of atmospheric conditions and radio wave propagation.  

### Q: Who built Kosmos 119?  
A: It was manufactured by the Pivdenne Design Office, a Soviet aerospace engineering bureau.  

### Q: Where was Kosmos 119 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Kapustin Yar, a key Soviet missile and space test site.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 119 was part of the Soviet Union's broader efforts to advance space science during the Cold War. As an ionospheric research satellite, it provided critical data on Earth's upper atmosphere, aiding in telecommunications and military applications. Its launch also demonstrated the reliability of the Kosmos-2I rocket, which was used for numerous scientific and military missions. The mission underscored the USSR's technological capabilities in an era of intense space competition with the United States.  

## Notable For  
- **Early Ionospheric Research:** One of several Soviet satellites dedicated to studying the ionosphere.  
- **DS-U2-I Class:** A specific model of Soviet satellites designed for scientific missions.  
- **Cold War Context:** Launched during a period of significant space rivalry between superpowers.  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
- Kosmos 119 was launched on **May 24, 1966**, at **05:31 UTC** from **Kapustin Yar**.  
- It was part of the **DS-U2-I** series, a class of Soviet satellites focused on ionospheric research.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Manufacturer:** Pivdenne Design Office (formerly Yuzhnoye).  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Kosmos-2I, a two-stage rocket derived from the R-12 ballistic missile.  

### Legacy  
- Contributed to the Soviet Union's growing expertise in space-based atmospheric studies.  
- Preceded by other DS-U2-I missions, forming a consistent scientific program.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013