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TNS 0-2
TNS 0-2 [Energiya]
The TNS 0-2 (Technologicesky Nanosputnik), is a small Russian experimental satellite, which is to be deployed from the ISS during a spacewalk. It was delivered to the space station by Progress-MS 06.
TNS 0-2 is an improved version of the TNS 0 satellites and features solar cells for a longer operational life.
TNS 0-2 has the dimensions of 20 by 65 cm, with the weight of 4,8 kg. It features a handle for manual deployment.
| Nation: | Russia |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology, communication |
| Operator: | RNII KP |
| Contractors: | FSUE/RSIDE |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | Cylinder with handle |
| Propulsion: | None |
| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
| Lifetime: | 3 months |
| Mass: | 4.8 kg |
| Orbit: | 398 km × 407 km, 51.64° |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNS 0-2 | 1998-067ND | 14.06.2017 | Ba LC-31/6 | Soyuz-2-1a | with Progress-MS 06, Tanyusha-YuZGU 1, Tanyusha-YuZGU 2, Sfera-53 2 |
References:
- Russia-IC: Nanosatellite Developed by Russian Space Systems Company, 22 April 2017
Further TNS missions:
