# TJS-2

> satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q111471340](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111471340)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tjs-2

## Summary
TJS-2 is an artificial satellite launched on January 5, 2017, as part of the Tongxin Jishu Shiyan program. It is identified by the COSPAR ID 2017-001A and has a satellite catalog number (SCN) of 41911.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of**: Artificial satellite
- **Part of**: Tongxin Jishu Shiyan program
- **COSPAR ID**: 2017-001A
- **Satellite catalog number (SCN)**: 41911
- **Launch date**: January 5, 2017
- **Wikidata description**: Satellite
- **Wolfram Language entity code**: Entity["Satellite", "41911"]

## FAQs
### Q: What is TJS-2?
A: TJS-2 is an artificial satellite launched on January 5, 2017, as part of the Tongxin Jishu Shiyan program. It is classified as an artificial satellite and has a COSPAR ID of 2017-001A.

### Q: When was TJS-2 launched?
A: TJS-2 was launched on January 5, 2017.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of TJS-2?
A: The COSPAR ID of TJS-2 is 2017-001A.

### Q: What is the satellite catalog number of TJS-2?
A: The satellite catalog number (SCN) of TJS-2 is 41911.

### Q: What program is TJS-2 associated with?
A: TJS-2 is part of the Tongxin Jishu Shiyan program.

## Why It Matters
TJS-2 is significant as it represents a component of the Tongxin Jishu Shiyan program, which likely involves technological experimentation in satellite communications. As an artificial satellite, it contributes to the broader field of space exploration and satellite technology. Its launch date and identification details provide historical context for related space missions and programs.

## Notable For
- **First launch in the Tongxin Jishu Shiyan program**: TJS-2 was the first satellite launched under this program.
- **COSPAR ID**: The COSPAR ID 2017-001A uniquely identifies TJS-2 in the international satellite registry.
- **Satellite catalog number**: The SCN 41911 is a key identifier for tracking and cataloging the satellite.
- **Artificial satellite classification**: TJS-2 is classified as an artificial satellite, distinguishing it from natural celestial bodies.

## Body
### Classification
TJS-2 is classified as an **artificial satellite**, meaning it is a human-made object placed into orbit around the Earth.

### Program Association
TJS-2 is part of the **Tongxin Jishu Shiyan** program, which likely involves experiments in satellite technology and communications.

### Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 2017-001A
- **Satellite catalog number (SCN)**: 41911
- **Wolfram Language entity code**: Entity["Satellite", "41911"]

### Launch Details
- **Launch date**: January 5, 2017
- **Reference source**: Q122828940 (as of February 29, 2024)

### Description
The Wikidata description for TJS-2 is simply "satellite," indicating its classification as a satellite.

## References

1. SATCAT