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

Launch Sites:

  • Ba =   Baikonur (Tyuratam, NIIP-5, GIK-5), Tyuratam, Kazakhstan   Kazakhstan

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