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FLOCK 2K-1 (42852)
COSPAR: 2017-042AD | Alt Name: Flock 2k-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 14, 2017
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42852
International Designator
2017-042AD
Decay Date
3/17/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2K-1
Alternative Name
Flock 2k-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 2K-1, also known as Flock 2k-1, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and launched on July 14, 2017, from the TYMSC launch site using Soyuz-2-1A. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters and a dry mass of 4.7 kilograms. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload and solar cells for power, the satellite's mission is to conduct technology demonstrations. Its lifespan varies from about one year in an ISS orbit to two to three years in a sun-synchronous orbit (SSO).
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4.7
Launch Mass
4.7
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0F1A
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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