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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
3/18/2025
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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