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Cluster four-spacecraft magnetosphere research mission

ESA four-spacecraft Cluster constellation flew in formation around Earth poles to investigate the solar wind and magnetosphere in three dimensions; the mission ended with final spacecraft reentry in September 2024.

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ClusterCluster IIRumbaSalsaSambaTango
Family Name
Cluster
Full Name
Cluster four-spacecraft magnetosphere research mission
Roles
orbiterobservatoryresearch
Status
retired
Type
spacecraft

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Description
ESA four-spacecraft Cluster constellation flew in formation around Earth poles to investigate the solar wind and magnetosphere in three dimensions; the mission ended with final spacecraft reentry in September 2024.
First Flight Year
2,000
Last Flight Year
2,024

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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 00:13:12 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 00:13:12 UTC