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FLOCK 2K-22 (42861)
COSPAR: 2017-042AN | Alt Name: Flock 2k-22
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
42861
International Designator
2017-042AN
Decay Date
1/25/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2K-22
Alternative Name
Flock 2k-22
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 2K-22 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite owned and manufactured by PLAN, launched on July 14, 2017, from the Tycron Multi-Space Center Launch Site using Soyuz-2-1A as the launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters and has a dry mass of 4.7 kilograms, which is also its launch mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 0F4A), the satellite uses solar cells and batteries for power. The satellite's mission involves technology demonstration and its expected lifetime varies from approximately one year in ISS orbit to two to three years in 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 0F4A
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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