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FLOCK 2K-21 (42860)
COSPAR: 2017-042AM | Alt Name: Flock 2k-21
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
42860
International Designator
2017-042AM
Decay Date
6/6/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2K-21
Alternative Name
Flock 2k-21
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 2K-21 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite, also known as Flock 2k-21, manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on July 14, 2017, from TYMSC LC31 using the Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and has a span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 4.7 kg, which is also its launch mass. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload for technology demonstration purposes. The satellite's power source consists of solar cells and batteries. It operates in either an ISS orbit for about a year or SSO for 2-3 years.
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 0F49
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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