FLOCK 1C-1 (40027)

COSPAR: 2014-033T | Alt Name: Flock 1c-1

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 19, 2014

Launch Site

DLS

Launch Pad

Sh370/13

Launch Vehicle

Dnepr

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

40027

International Designator

2014-033T

Decay Date

3/25/2025

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 1C-1

Alternative Name

Flock 1c-1

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLABS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 1C-1 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLABS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on June 19, 2014, from DLS at Sh370/13 using a Dnepr launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 0.1 meters, and spans 0.3 meters. With a dry mass and launch mass both at 4.25 kilograms, it is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 0903 for technology demonstration purposes. Its power source includes solar cells and batteries, and its shape is described as Box+2 pan with a RCS of 0.072. The expected operational lifetime of FLOCK 1C-1 ranges from about one year in ISS orbit to two to three years in 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

0.072

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 0903

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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