DOUBLESTAR TC-1 (28140)

COSPAR: 2003-061A | Alt Name: Tan Ce 1

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 29, 2003

Launch Site

XICLF

Launch Pad

LC3

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2C

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

28140

International Designator

2003-061A

Decay Date

10/14/2007

Basic Satellite Info

Name

DOUBLESTAR TC-1

Alternative Name

Tan Ce 1

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

CASC

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The DOUBLESTAR TC-1 satellite, also known as Tan Ce 1, was launched on December 29, 2003, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF) using the Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle. It has a cylindrical body with two antennas and measures 2.1 meters in length and 1.4 meters in diameter, with a span of 10 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 350 kg, which is consistent with its launch mass. It was manufactured by DFH for the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) to conduct scientific research on the magnetosphere. Its power system relies on solar cells and batteries. The mission of DOUBLESTAR TC-1 involves carrying the Double Star DSP-E payload to observe the Earth's magnetosphere, contributing to space science studies.

Physical Characteristics

Length

2.1

Diameter

1.4

Span

Dry Mass

350

Launch Mass

350

Shape

Cyl + 2 Ant

Radar Cross Section

1.2619

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Double Star DSP-E

Purpose

Science, magnetosphere

Mission

Science, magnetosphere

Manufacturer

DFH

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

CAST-968

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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