Suggested Edit for Satellite
Suggested by fredy on: 2026-03-16 16:26 Citation: space-track.org Verdict: Approved Reviewed by fredy on: 2026-03-16 16:27
Name Cluster II FM8
NORAD ID 26464
Followed NORAD ID -
Alternative Names TANGO
Description The Cluster II mission is a long-term study of the Earth's magnetosphere, flying in a pyramid-like formation on an elliptical polar orbit. The four spacecraft, called Rumba, Salsa, Samba and Tango, each carrying the same payload of 11 advanced instruments, were placed in orbit with two rocket launches on 2000 July 16 and 2000 August 9.
Owner/Operator ESA
Status Operational
Reception Status Unknown
Reception Evidence -
Countries of Origin
Website https://sci.esa.int/web/cluster
Dashboard URL -
Launch Date Aug. 9, 2000, 11:16 a.m.
Deploy Date -
Image Cluster II FM8
Field Previous Suggested