Orbit assessment of DAMPE satellite

Abstract Dark Matter Particle Explorer (short for DAMPE) is one of the space missions innovated by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Its scientific goals are to discover dark matter particles, study the characteristics of dark matter particles and their laws of space deployment, detect gamma rays, and find out the source’s cosmic rays. The attainment of such goals will lead to great leaps in the frontiers of modern physics and astronomy. Based on precision orbit elements of DAMPE newly available, some main orbit elements were simulated. Further, with the help of SOCRATES Plus software, the close approach of DAMPE to the space objects was computed. The objects are singled out that may endanger the wholesomeness of the DAMPE.