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TANDEM-X (36605)
COSPAR: 2010-030A | Alt Name: Tandem-X
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 21, 2010
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC109/95
Launch Vehicle
Dnepr
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
36605
International Designator
2010-030A
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:48:18 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.45°
Right Ascension
190.12°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
96.81°
Period
94.79 min
Mean Motion
15.19 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TANDEM-X
Alternative Name
Tandem-X
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
DLR2/EASF
Country
Germany
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 36605U 10030A 26182.61687690 .00000599 00000-0 31706-4 0 9990
2 36605 97.4457 190.1177 0001792 96.8129 263.3310 15.19152803888836
Source: Celestrak
Summary
TANDEM-X (also known as Tandem-X) is an Earth observation satellite based on the TerraSAR platform and configured in AstroBus design. Launched on June 21, 2010, from TYMSC LC109/95 by a Dnepr launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 5.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.3 meters and a span of 5.2 meters. The satellite weighs 1221 kg when dry and had an initial mass of 1341 kg at launch. Its primary mission involves Earth observation using SAR (X-Band) equipment, powered by solar cells and batteries. Operated by DLR2/EASF, TANDEM-X was manufactured by EASF with a designed lifetime of 5 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.2
Diameter
2.3
Span
5.2
Dry Mass
1221
Launch Mass
1341
Shape
Hex Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
2.487
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TDX
Purpose
Earth observation (SAR)
Mission
Earth observation (SAR)
Manufacturer
EASF
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
TerraSAR
Configuration
AstroBus
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
SAR (X-Band)
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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