FLOCK 1-24 (39562)

COSPAR: 1998-067EF | Alt Name: Flock 1-23

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 20, 1998

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

Pad 0A

Launch Vehicle

Antares 120

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

39562

International Designator

1998-067EF

Decay Date

6/16/2014

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 1-24

Alternative Name

Flock 1-23

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLABS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 1-24, also known as Flock 1-23, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLABS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from TYMSC Pad 0A using an Antares 120 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 4.25 kg, identical to its launch mass. Equipped with either PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 0725), FLOCK 1-24 operates primarily for technology demonstration purposes. It uses solar cells and batteries for power supply and has a shape described as "Box+2 pan" with an RCS of 0.0812. The expected lifetime is approximately one year in ISS orbit or two to three years in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit).

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

0.0812

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 0725

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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