FLOCK 1B-16 (40127)

COSPAR: 1998-067EZ | Alt Name: Flock 1b-16

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 20, 1998

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

Pad 0A

Launch Vehicle

Antares 120

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

40127

International Designator

1998-067EZ

Decay Date

12/13/2014

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 1B-16

Alternative Name

Flock 1b-16

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLABS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 1B-16, also known as Flock 1b-16, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched by PLABS from the US on November 20, 1998, using an Antares 120 launch vehicle from Pad 0A at TYMSC. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span also measuring 0.3 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 4.5 kg, the same as its launch mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 081D), FLOCK 1B-16 serves technology demonstration purposes and uses solar cells along with batteries for power supply. Its shape is described as a box with two panels, and it has a radar cross-section of 0.084 square meters. The satellite's expected operational lifetime varies from about one year when in the International Space Station (ISS) orbit to between 2-3 years in sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). It was stabilized by August 2014, and no other major events or specific constellation affiliations are noted for this particular satellite.

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

0.084

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 081D

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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