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FLOCK 1D-1 (40451)
COSPAR: 1998-067FU | Alt Name: Flock 1d'-1
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40451
International Designator
1998-067FU
Decay Date
10/13/2015
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 1D-1
Alternative Name
Flock 1d'-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLABS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 1D-1 satellite, also known as Flock 1d'-1, is a CubeSat (3U) manufactured by PLABS in the US. Launched on November 20, 1998, from LC40 at TYSMC using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs 4.5 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload, its mission is for technology purposes. The satellite utilizes solar cells and batteries for power and has a shape described as box+2 pan with an RCS (Reflectivity Coefficient Size) of 0.0715. Its operational lifespan varies between approximately one year in ISS orbit to two to three years in SSO, with no motor unless specified (most do not have motors; FEEP is used for #Flock-3p').
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
0.0715
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0A16
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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