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FLOCK 2E'-4 (41482)
COSPAR: 1998-067JC | Alt Name: Flock 2e'-4
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
41482
International Designator
1998-067JC
Decay Date
11/8/2017
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2E'-4
Alternative Name
Flock 2e'-4
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLABS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 2E'-4 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter and spans 0.3 meters. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYSMC launch site using the Atlas V 401 vehicle from SLC41. The satellite has a dry mass of 5 kg and is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload technology for its mission. It was manufactured by PLABS in the US and is used primarily for technological purposes, employing solar cells and batteries for power. Its expected lifetime ranges between ~1 year (ISS orbit) and 2-3 years (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
0.0902
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0C22
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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