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TRAILBLAZER 2 (27609)
COSPAR: 2002-058E | Alt Name: Trailblazer Dummy
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 20, 2002
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC109/95
Launch Vehicle
Dnepr
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27609
International Designator
2002-058E
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:28:33 GMT
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Inclination
64.56°
Right Ascension
285.89°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
242.02°
Period
97.21 min
Mean Motion
14.81 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TRAILBLAZER 2
Alternative Name
Trailblazer Dummy
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
TRORB
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27609U 02058E 26184.68650133 .00000338 00000-0 61218-4 0 9998
2 27609 64.5560 285.8889 0047850 242.0197 117.6062 14.81356909270131
Source: Celestrak
Summary
TRAILBLAZER 2, also known as Trailblazer Dummy, is a US satellite with the OBJECT_ID 2002-058E and NORAD_CAT_ID 27609. Launched on December 20, 2002, from TYMSC at LC109/95 using the Dnepr launch vehicle, it has an octagonal prism and cylinder configuration and a step cylindrical shape. The satellite's dimensions are 1.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 1.5 meters. It has a dry mass of 450 kilograms and a launch mass of 450 kilograms. Manufactured by YUZHUA, TRAILBLAZER 2 was designed for technology demonstration purposes and carries the GVM Trailblazer-2001 payload but lacks equipment, power systems, or motors. The satellite's radar cross-section is 1.3843 m², and it was launched on behalf of TRORB.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
0.8
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
450
Launch Mass
450
Shape
Step Cyl
Radar Cross Section
1.3843
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GVM Trailblazer-2001
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
YUZHUA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
TB Dummy
Configuration
Octagonal Prism and cylinder
Motor
None
Equipment
None
Power System
None
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
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