Suggested Edit for Satellite
Suggested by fredy on: 2026-03-16 16:30 Citation: space-track.org Verdict: Approved Reviewed by - on: 2026-03-16 16:30
Name Cluster II FM7
NORAD ID 26410
Followed NORAD ID -
Alternative Names SAMBA
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
Countries of Origin
Website https://sci.esa.int/web/cluster
Dashboard URL -
Launch Date July 16, 2000, 12:43 p.m.
Deploy Date -
Image Cluster II FM7
Field Previous Suggested