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FLOCK 2E-8 (41566)
COSPAR: 1998-067JQ | Alt Name: Flock 2e-8
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
41566
International Designator
1998-067JQ
Decay Date
7/25/2017
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2E-8
Alternative Name
Flock 2e-8
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLABS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite FLOCK 2E-8, also known as Flock 2e-8, is a CubeSat (3U) technology mission satellite owned and manufactured by Planet Labs (PLABS). It was launched on November 20, 1998, from the Tanegashima Space Center (TYMSC), using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle from SLC41. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters, has a dry mass of 5 kg, and is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power. Its primary payload consists of PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging equipment. The mission's purpose is to conduct technology demonstrations in space, typically operating for about one year in an International Space Station (ISS) orbit but can last up 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
0.0501
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0C2B
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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