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FLOCK 2E-9 (41571)
COSPAR: 1998-067JV | Alt Name: Flock 2e-9
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 401
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41571
International Designator
1998-067JV
Decay Date
12/25/2017
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2E-9
Alternative Name
Flock 2e-9
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLABS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 2E-9 satellite, also known as Flock 2e-9, is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite manufactured by PLABS and owned by the same entity. Launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYSMC launch site using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle from SLC41, it has a configuration of Box+2 pan with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, and weighs 5 kg both at launch and dry mass. Equipped with imaging payloads like PS0, PS1 or PS2, the satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries. Its mission purpose revolves around technology demonstration. The satellite has a radar cross-section (RCS) of 0.109 and an estimated operational lifetime ranging from about one year in ISS orbit to two to three 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
0.109
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0C14
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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