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FLOCK 2E'-2 (41481)
COSPAR: 1998-067JB | Alt Name: Flock 2e'-2
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
41481
International Designator
1998-067JB
Decay Date
12/1/2017
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2E'-2
Alternative Name
Flock 2e'-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLABS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 2E'-2 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLABS and owned by the same entity. Launched on November 20, 1998, from TYMSC using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle from SLC41, this US satellite weighs 5 kilograms both dry and at launch. Its dimensions are a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 0.1 meters, and span of 0.3 meters. The satellite is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload under the Dove 0C1B configuration and operates on solar cells with batteries for power storage. It has no motor unless specified as FEEP (#Flock-3p'). Its shape consists of a box with two panels. The expected operational lifetime varies between about one year in ISS orbit to 2-3 years in 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
0.0944
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0C1B
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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