FLOCK 2E'-11 (41577)

COSPAR: 1998-067KB | Alt Name: Flock 2e'-11

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 20, 1998

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

SLC41

Launch Vehicle

Atlas V 401

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

41577

International Designator

1998-067KB

Decay Date

3/11/2018

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 2E'-11

Alternative Name

Flock 2e'-11

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 2E'-11 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYSMC launch site using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle from SLC41. Manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity, this satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and a span of 0.3 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 5 kilograms each. The satellite is equipped with either PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload and powered by solar cells and batteries. Its primary purpose and mission focus on technology applications. FLOCK 2E'-11 operates in an orbit expected to last about 1 year for ISS orbits and 2-3 years for Sun-Synchronous Orbits (SSO). It has a reflective surface area of 0.0914 square meters, with a box shape complemented by two panels.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

0.1

Span

0.3

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box+2 pan

Radar Cross Section

0.0914

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 0C27

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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