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FLOCK 1C-6 (40036)
COSPAR: 2014-033AC | Alt Name: Flock 1c-6
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
40036
International Designator
2014-033AC
Decay Date
3/14/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 1C-6
Alternative Name
Flock 1c-6
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLABS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 1C-6 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLABS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on June 19, 2014, from Sh370/13 launch pad using the Dnepr launch vehicle from DLS site. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and spans 0.3 meters across. It weighs 4.25 kg both at launch and dry mass, equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload and Dove 0908 for its mission purposes. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries, has a box shape with two panels, and an RCS of 0.076. Its lifetime expectancy ranges from about one year in the International Space Station orbit to 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
0.076
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0908
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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