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FLOCK 2E'-12 (41578)
COSPAR: 1998-067KC | Alt Name: Flock 2e'-12
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
41578
International Designator
1998-067KC
Decay Date
2/28/2018
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2E'-12
Alternative Name
Flock 2e'-12
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 2E'-12 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 20, 1998, from Tymshchyna Space Center, SLC41 launch pad using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a span of 0.3 meters and a diameter of 0.1 meters. It weighs about 5 kilograms both at launch and dry mass, equipped with solar cells for power generation along with batteries. Its imaging payload includes PS0, PS1, or PS2 options under the Dove 0C81 series. The mission is intended to last approximately one year in ISS orbit or two to three years in SSO. FLOCK 2E'-12 has a box+2 pan shape and an RCS value of 0.0766. Most satellites in this category do not use motors, though some may include the FEEP motor variant (#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
0.0766
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0C81
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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