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DSN 2
Historical recordDSN 2 (NORAD 41940, COSPAR 2017-005A) is a historical J catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 24 Jan 2017 on the DSN 2 mission. It was operated by DSNC as part of the DSN programme. The spacecraft was built by MELCO/NECST on the DS-2000 bus, with a mass of 5,000 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2017
launched
9
years on orbit
5,000
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched24 Jan 2017 · on the DSN 2 mission
Specifications
NORAD ID41940
COSPAR2017-005A
TypeSatellite
OperatorDSNC
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerMELCO/NECST
BusDS-2000
Mass5,000 kg (2,500 kg dry)
ProgrammeDSN
CategoryCOM
OrbitGEO (GEO/S)
Altitude35,781 × 35,791 km
Inclination0.1°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to DSN 2?
DSN 2 is a historical catalogue entry from a 2017 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.
Who operated and built DSN 2?
DSN 2 was operated by DSNC and built by MELCO/NECST (J).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.