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FLOCK 1B-15 (40126)
COSPAR: 1998-067EY | Alt Name: Flock 1b-15
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 120
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40126
International Designator
1998-067EY
Decay Date
1/7/2015
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 1B-15
Alternative Name
Flock 1b-15
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLABS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 1B-15 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite launched by PLABS on November 20, 1998, from the TYSMC launch site using an Antares 120 launch vehicle from Pad 0A. Measuring 0.3 meters in length and diameter, it has a dry mass of 4.5 kilograms and is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 0812). It features solar cells and batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two pan extensions. With an expected lifetime of about one year in the ISS orbit and 2-3 years in SSO, it was stabilized by August 20, 2014.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4.5
Launch Mass
4.5
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
0.0906
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0812
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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