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DOUBLESTAR TC-2 (28382)
COSPAR: 2004-029A | Alt Name: Tan Ce 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 25, 2004
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC7
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28382
International Designator
2004-029A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:13:03 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
87.89°
Right Ascension
236.53°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
114.97°
Period
549.24 min
Mean Motion
2.62 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DOUBLESTAR TC-2
Alternative Name
Tan Ce 2
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28382U 04029A 26184.84240602 .00001314 00000-0 96080-3 0 9990
2 28382 87.8899 236.5301 6976592 114.9711 329.8878 2.62182493181116
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The DOUBLESTAR TC-2 satellite, also known as Tan Ce 2, was launched on July 25, 2004, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TAISC) using a Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle. It was designed and manufactured by DFH for China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASC). The satellite's dimensions are 2.1 meters in length, 1.4 meters in diameter, with a span of 10 meters, and has a dry mass of 343 kg. Its mission is focused on science and magnetosphere studies, equipped with the Double Star DSP-P payload. Power for the satellite comes from solar cells and batteries. The shape of the spacecraft includes a cylindrical body with two antennas attached.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.1
Diameter
1.4
Span
10
Dry Mass
343
Launch Mass
343
Shape
Cyl + 2 Ant
Radar Cross Section
3.6999
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Double Star DSP-P
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
Map
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