MicroSat 2a & 2b (Tintin A & B)

USA

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Launch data:

Designation	MicroSat 2a	MicroSat 2b
NORAD-ID	43216	43217
Int. code	18020B	18020C
Launch date	22 Feb 2018 - 14:17 UTC
Launch site	Va, SLC-4E
Launch vehicle	Falcon-9 v1.2
Mission	Communication
Earth orbit:
Perigee / Apogee	500 x 517 km	500 x 517 km
Eccentricity
Inclination	97.5°	97.5°
Period	min	94.8 min
Decay	29 Aug 2020 (.4)	08 Aug 2020 (.2)

Launched together with: Paz

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Description:

TINTIN A and TINTIN B are two identical satellites to test technologies for SpaceX′s planned 4425-satellite Starlink constellation to provide broadband Internet access.

Ref.: #3(SD574), #7(JR746), #228 - update: 15.11.20