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Double Star TC-1 completes its mission
 
16 October 2007

Orbits of Cluster and Double Star
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The orbits of Cluster (in red) and Double Star (in green) are illustrated in the picture. The background shows Earth's magnetic environment.

On of the twin satellites of the Double Star programme (DSP), TC-1 will be decommissioned today.

Credits: ESA

 
  Space is fizzy
 
Artist's impression of Cluster
Flying in formation around the Earth, they relay detailed information about how solar wind affects our planet in 3D. The satellites are called Rumba, Salsa, Samba and Tango.

Credits: ESA
 
  Oscillations of Earth’s natural cloak of magnetism
 
Artist's view of Double Star
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An artist's impression of the Double Star mission in orbit.

Credits: ESA
 
 
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