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FLOCK 2E'-3 (41480)
COSPAR: 1998-067JA | Alt Name: Flock 2e'-3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 401
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41480
International Designator
1998-067JA
Decay Date
4/18/2018
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2E'-3
Alternative Name
Flock 2e'-3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLABS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 2E'-3 satellite, also known as Alt Name: Flock 2e'-3, is a CubeSat (3U) configuration developed by PLABS for the United States. Launched on November 20, 1998, from TYSMC SLC41 using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle, it measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.1 meters with a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 5 kg and its launch mass was also recorded as 5 kg. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload named Dove 0D06 for technology missions and operates on solar cells and batteries. Its shape is described as a box with two panels, and it has an RCS of 0.0844 but no motor except for FEEP (#Flock-3p'). The satellite's expected lifetime ranges from about one year in ISS orbit to 2-3 years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
0.0844
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0D06
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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