# Kosmos 1919
**Wikidata**: [Q12907524](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12907524)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-1919

## Summary
Kosmos 1919 is a GLONASS navigation satellite launched on February 17, 1988, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 using a Proton-K carrier rocket with Blok DM-2 space tug.

## Key Facts
- Kosmos 1919 is part of the original GLONASS navigation satellite family
- It was launched on February 17, 1988
- The launch occurred from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200
- The launch vehicle used was a Proton-K carrier rocket
- It employed a Blok DM-2 space tug
- Its Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) is 18857
- Its COSPAR ID is 1988-009C
- It has 3 Wikipedia sitelinks in Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, and Serbian

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is Kosmos 1919?
A: Kosmos 1919 is a GLONASS navigation satellite, part of the original family of Soviet navigation satellites that provide positioning and timing services similar to GPS.

### Q: When and where was Kosmos 1919 launched?
A: Kosmos 1919 was launched on February 17, 1988, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 using a Proton-K carrier rocket.

### Q: What was the purpose of the Blok DM-2 space tug used with Kosmos 1919?
A: The Blok DM-2 space tug was used to perform orbital maneuvers and position the GLONASS satellite into its proper operational orbit after launch.

## Why It Matters
Kosmos 1919 represents a significant milestone in the development of the GLONASS system, the Soviet Union's counterpart to the American GPS navigation system. As part of the original GLONASS constellation, it contributed to establishing global navigation capabilities for the Soviet Union and later Russia. These satellites enabled precise positioning for military, aviation, maritime, and civilian applications, reducing reliance on foreign navigation systems. The use of a Proton-K launch vehicle with Blok DM-2 space tug demonstrates the technological infrastructure supporting the Soviet space program during this period, influencing subsequent generations of navigation satellites and space operations.

## Notable For
- Part of the original GLONASS navigation satellite family, the Soviet counterpart to GPS
- Launched using the Proton-K rocket, a workhorse of Soviet space missions
- Employed the Blok DM-2 space tug for precise orbital insertion
- One of the early satellites contributing to global navigation capabilities
- Featured in multiple language Wikipedia editions, reflecting its international relevance

## Body
### Technical Specifications
Kosmos 1919 is officially cataloged with Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 18857 and COSPAR ID 1988-009C. As a GLONASS satellite, it was designed to provide global positioning, navigation, and timing services. The satellite was launched with a Blok DM-2 space tug, which is responsible for performing orbital maneuvers and positioning the satellite into its designated orbit.

### Launch Details
The launch of Kosmos 1919 occurred on February 17, 1988, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200. This launch facility was the primary site for Soviet space missions during this period. The satellite was deployed using a Proton-K carrier rocket, which was the standard heavy-lift rocket used for GLONASS missions during this era.

### Cultural Impact
Kosmos 1919 has been documented in multiple language editions of Wikipedia, including Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr), reflecting its significance and recognition across different regions. The satellite is part of the broader Kosmos series designation used by the Soviet and Russian space programs for satellites that don't fall into specific military or civilian categories.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report