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FLOCK 2E-6 (41563)
COSPAR: 1998-067JM | Alt Name: Flock 2e-6
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
41563
International Designator
1998-067JM
Decay Date
2/12/2018
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2E-6
Alternative Name
Flock 2e-6
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLABS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 2E-6, also known as Flock 2e-6, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLABS for technology purposes and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from TYSMC SLC41 using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters, with both dry and launch masses at 5 kg. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 0C75) and solar cells for power generation, supported by batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels, and its expected lifetime ranges from about one year in an ISS orbit to 2-3 years in SSO. It does not have a motor except for FEEP in specific configurations (#Flock-3p').
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
0.084
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0C75
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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