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FLOCK 1C-5 (40038)
COSPAR: 2014-033AE | Alt Name: Flock 1c-5
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
40038
International Designator
2014-033AE
Decay Date
3/11/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 1C-5
Alternative Name
Flock 1c-5
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLABS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 1C-5 satellite, also known as Flock 1c-5, is a CubeSat (3U) launched by PLABS on June 19, 2014, from DLS using the Dnepr launch vehicle at Sh370/13. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters, and a dry mass of 4.25 kg. The satellite is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload under the name Dove 0907 and is powered by solar cells and batteries. Its purpose is technology-oriented, and it has a lifetime of approximately one year in an ISS orbit or 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
0.065
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0907
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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