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FLOCK 2K-5 (42864)
COSPAR: 2017-042AR | Alt Name: Flock 2k-5
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
42864
International Designator
2017-042AR
Decay Date
4/7/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2K-5
Alternative Name
Flock 2k-5
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 2K-5 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on July 14, 2017, from LC31 at TYSMC using a Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 0.1 meters, and spans 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 4.7 kg, which is the same as its launch mass. FLOCK 2K-5 is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload technology for its mission purposes. It operates primarily in an ISS orbit with a lifetime of about one year but can last between two to three years if placed in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite's power comes from solar cells and batteries. Its shape is described as Box+2 pan, and it does not have any motor unless specified for certain models like the #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 0F29
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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