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FLOCK 2B-5 (40954)
COSPAR: 1998-067HF | Alt Name: Flock 2b-5
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Y2
Launch Vehicle
H-IIB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40954
International Designator
1998-067HF
Decay Date
9/25/2016
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2B-5
Alternative Name
Flock 2b-5
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLABS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 2B-5 satellite, also known as Flock 2b-5, is a CubeSat (3U) manufactured by PLABS in the United States. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from TYSMC Launch Site Y2 using the H-IIB launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter and weighs approximately 5 kg both at launch and dry mass. Equipped with a PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 0C73, FLOCK 2B-5 is designed for technology demonstration purposes. It utilizes solar cells and batteries for power generation and has a configuration of Box+2 pan shape with an RCS value of 0.1104. The satellite's operational lifetime varies from about one year in ISS orbit to 2-3 years in SSO, becoming stable as of October 6, 2015.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
0.1104
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0C73
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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