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FLOCK 2E'-17 (41776)
COSPAR: 1998-067KN | Alt Name: Flock 2e'-17
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
41776
International Designator
1998-067KN
Decay Date
6/26/2018
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2E'-17
Alternative Name
Flock 2e'-17
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 2E'-17 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by PLAN. Launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYMSC launch site using an Atlas V 401 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meter diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 5 kg, with the same launch mass. It was equipped with PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payloads and powered by solar cells and batteries. Its shape consists of a box with two panels. The expected lifetime ranges from about one year in an ISS orbit to 2-3 years in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit). No motor is listed for most satellites of this type, except for FEEP (#Flock-3p'). The satellite's purpose and mission are related to technology advancement.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
0.1024
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0C12
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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