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FLOCK 1B-2 (40132)
COSPAR: 1998-067FB | Alt Name: Flock 1b-2
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
40132
International Designator
1998-067FB
Decay Date
3/14/2015
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 1B-2
Alternative Name
Flock 1b-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLABS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 1B-2, also known as Flock 1b-2, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLABS and launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYMSC launch site using an Antares 120 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 4.5 kg and was launched with the same mass. Its primary purpose is technology demonstration, equipped with an imaging payload such as PS0, PS1 or PS2. FLOCK 1B-2 uses solar cells and batteries for power supply and its shape consists of a box with two panels. The satellite's expected lifetime varies from approximately one year in ISS orbit to 2-3 years in SSO orbit. It was stabilized by August 21, 2014, and is owned by PLABS.
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
0.0809
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 080C
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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