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FLOCK 2K-45 (42856)
COSPAR: 2017-042AH | Alt Name: Flock 2k-45
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
42856
International Designator
2017-042AH
Decay Date
6/23/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2K-45
Alternative Name
Flock 2k-45
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 2K-45 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. Launched on July 14, 2017, from TYMSC Launch Pad LC31 using a Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle, it operates in an orbit expected to last about 1 year for ISS orbits or 2-3 years for SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit). The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters, has a dry mass and launch mass both at 4.7 kilograms, and is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power. Its payload includes a Dove 100D imaging system, designed for technology demonstration purposes.
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 100D
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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