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FLOCK 1-5 (39518)
COSPAR: 1998-067DL | Alt Name: Flock 1-05
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 120
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39518
International Designator
1998-067DL
Decay Date
6/2/2014
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 1-5
Alternative Name
Flock 1-05
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLABS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 1-5 satellite, also known as Flock 1-05, is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite launched on November 20, 1998, from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (TYMSC) Pad 0A using an Antares 120 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 4.25 kg, which matches its launch mass. FLOCK 1-5 is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload and Dove 072C as part of its mission to advance technology. It relies on solar cells and batteries for power and has a shape described as Box+2 pan. The satellite's manufacturer and owner are PLABS. Its operational lifespan varies between about one year in ISS orbit and 2-3 years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4.25
Launch Mass
4.25
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
0.0943
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 072C
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
PLABS
Life Expectancy
~ 1 year (ISS orbit); 2-3 years (SSO)
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None (most); FEEP (#Flock-3p')
Equipment
PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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