# Kosmos 219

> Soviet artificial satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q51565](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51565)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos_219)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-219

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos 219**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos 219 was a Soviet artificial satellite launched in 1968 as part of the DS-U2-D series, designed for magnetospheric research. It was launched from Kapustin Yar using a Kosmos-2I rocket and contributed to scientific studies of Earth's upper atmosphere and magnetic field.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: April 26, 1968, at 04:42:56 UTC.  
- **Launch Site**: Kapustin Yar, Soviet Union.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-2I rocket.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1968-038A.  
- **Satellite Model**: DS-U2-D (No. 2), a Soviet magnetospheric research satellite.  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office.  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 03220.  
- **Aliases**: DS-U2-D No.2, Kosmos 219.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kosmos 219?  
A: Kosmos 219 was designed for magnetospheric research, studying Earth's upper atmosphere and magnetic field dynamics.  

### Q: Who built Kosmos 219?  
A: It was manufactured by the Pivdenne Design Office, a Soviet aerospace engineering bureau.  

### Q: How was Kosmos 219 launched?  
A: It was launched aboard a Kosmos-2I rocket from the Kapustin Yar launch site.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos 219 was part of a broader Soviet effort to study space physics and Earth's magnetosphere, contributing to advancements in understanding space weather and its effects on satellite operations. Its data helped scientists analyze charged particle behavior and magnetic field interactions, which remain critical for modern satellite communications and space exploration. The mission also demonstrated the capabilities of the DS-U2-D satellite series, paving the way for future Soviet space research programs.  

## Notable For  
- **Magnetospheric Research**: Part of the DS-U2-D series, specifically designed for studying Earth's magnetic field.  
- **Soviet Space Program**: Contributed to the USSR's dominance in space science during the Cold War.  
- **Precision Launch**: Deployed successfully via the Kosmos-2I rocket, a reliable Soviet launch vehicle.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: April 26, 1968.  
- **Time**: 04:42:56 UTC.  
- **Site**: Kapustin Yar, a key Soviet missile and space launch facility.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Model**: DS-U2-D No.2, a variant optimized for magnetospheric experiments.  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office (formerly Yuzhnoye), a leading Soviet aerospace developer.  

### Mission Context  
- **Scientific Role**: Collected data on charged particles and magnetic field fluctuations in low Earth orbit.  
- **Legacy**: Followed earlier DS-U2 missions and informed subsequent Soviet space research projects.  

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## References

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