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FLOCK 2E'-10 (41576)
COSPAR: 1998-067KA | Alt Name: Flock 2e'-10
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
41576
International Designator
1998-067KA
Decay Date
2/17/2018
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2E'-10
Alternative Name
Flock 2e'-10
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 2E'-10 satellite, also known as Alt Name Flock 2e'-10, is a Cubesat 3U (CubeSat configuration) built by PLAN for technology demonstration purposes. Launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYSMC SLC41 site using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 0.1 meters in diameter with a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite weighs 5 kg both at launch and dry mass. It is equipped with PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload Dove 0C65 for Earth observation and powered by solar cells and batteries. Its expected lifetime varies between ~1 year in the ISS orbit to 2-3 years in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit). The satellite's shape is described as Box+2 pan with an RCS of 0.1089, and it does not have a motor except for FEEP (#Flock-3p') configurations.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
0.1089
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0C65
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
PLAN
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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