FLOCK 2K-2 (42853)

COSPAR: 2017-042AE | Alt Name: Flock 2k-2

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 14, 2017

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC31

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-2-1A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

42853

International Designator

2017-042AE

Decay Date

5/21/2022

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 2K-2

Alternative Name

Flock 2k-2

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The FLOCK 2K-2 satellite, also known as Flock 2k-2, is a CubeSat (3U) configuration launched on July 14, 2017, from the TYMSC launch site using Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle. It was manufactured by PLAN and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and 0.3 meters in span with a dry mass of 4.7 kg. Equipped with solar cells and batteries for power, the satellite carries a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 0F1E. Its mission is focused on technology and it operates in an orbit that provides a lifetime of approximately one year when in ISS orbit, and two to three years in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit). The satellite has no motor unless specified as FEEP (#Flock-3p').

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 0F1E

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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