Cluster magnetosphere constellation spacecraft
Cluster was ESA’s four-spacecraft magnetosphere constellation, launched in 2000 to measure the three-dimensional interaction of the solar wind with Earth’s magnetic environment; post-operations followed the final spacecraft reentry in 2024.
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Identity
- Family Name
- Cluster
- Full Name
- Cluster magnetosphere constellation spacecraft
- Roles
- orbiter
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- Cluster was ESA’s four-spacecraft magnetosphere constellation, launched in 2000 to measure the three-dimensional interaction of the solar wind with Earth’s magnetic environment; post-operations followed the final spacecraft reentry in 2024.
- First Flight Year
- 2,000
- Last Flight Year
- 2,024
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- Creation Time
- August 12, 2026 at 22:54:24 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 12, 2026 at 22:54:24 UTC