COSMOS 2219
NORAD 22219
Payload
LEO
1992-076A
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🛰️ Orbital Parameters
Perigee
832 km
Apogee
859 km
Inclination
71.1°
Period
101.8 min
Mean Motion
14.14093550 rev/day
TLE Epoch
2026-03-17 20:00:00 UTC
📐 Computed Orbital Characteristics
Avg. Altitude846 km
Orbital Velocity26,755 km/h
Velocity7.43 km/s
Orbital Period102 minutes
Orbits / Day14.14
Eccentricity0.0019
Semi-Major Axis7,217 km
Est. Orbital Lifetime~100–500 years
🚀 Launch & Identity
Country / Operator
🇷🇺 Russia (CIS)
Launch Date
1992-11-17
Launch Site
Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Int'l Designator
1992-076A
Object Type
Payload
RCS Size
Large (>1 m²)
🔗 Constellation / Groups
visual
📖 About This Object
COSMOS 2219 is an active satellite operated by Russia (CIS), launched on 1992-11-17 from Baikonur, Kazakhstan. With over 34 years in orbit, it has far exceeded many satellites’ design lifetimes. It orbits in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at altitudes between 832 km and 859 km with an inclination of 71.1°. It travels at approximately 26,755 km/h (7.43 km/s), completing one full orbit every 102 minutes — that’s roughly 14.14 orbits per day. At its current altitude, the estimated orbital lifetime before atmospheric re-entry is ~100–500 years. Orbital Radar tracks COSMOS 2219 in real time using the latest two-line element set (TLE) data, providing live position, altitude, speed and orbital path updated continuously.
🌍 Orbit Context
COSMOS 2219 occupies the mid-LEO band between 600 and 1,000 km, where atmospheric drag is minimal but radiation exposure remains low. This altitude range balances orbital longevity (decades to centuries) with reasonable ground coverage, making it popular for remote sensing constellations, scientific instruments and weather satellites. Debris concerns are significant here because objects persist far longer than in lower orbits.
🔗 Cosmos (Military/Government) Series
This satellite carries the Cosmos designation, used by Russia (and formerly the Soviet Union) as a generic identifier for military and government spacecraft. The Cosmos series encompasses reconnaissance, signals intelligence (SIGINT), early warning, navigation, communications and scientific payloads. Many Cosmos satellites have classified missions with limited publicly available information.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
COSMOS 2219 orbits in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at altitudes between 832 km (perigee) and 859 km (apogee), with an average altitude of approximately 846 km. It completes one orbit every 102 minutes, travelling at approximately 26,755 km/h (16,625 mph).
COSMOS 2219 is operated by Russia (CIS). It is catalogued by the U.S. Space Surveillance Network under NORAD ID 22219. You can track COSMOS 2219 in real time on Orbital Radar’s live tracker.
COSMOS 2219 was launched on 1992-11-17 from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, the world’s first and largest operational space launch facility, located in Kazakhstan. At its current altitude, the estimated remaining orbital lifetime is: ~100–500 years.
Yes — Orbital Radar tracks COSMOS 2219 (NORAD ID 22219) using the latest TLE (two-line element set) data from Space-Track and CelesTrak. Open the live tracker to see its current position, altitude, speed and orbital path updated in real time.
COSMOS 2219 travels at approximately 26,755 km/h (16,625 mph) — roughly 7.43 km/s. It completes 14.14 orbits per day, meaning the crew or instruments aboard (if any) would experience approximately 28 sunrises and sunsets every 24 hours.