FLOCK 2K-32 (42870)

COSPAR: 2017-042AX | Alt Name: Flock 2k-32

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

42870

International Designator

2017-042AX

Decay Date

8/19/2022

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 2K-32

Alternative Name

Flock 2k-32

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The satellite FLOCK 2K-32, also known as Flock 2k-32, is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite manufactured by PLAN and launched on July 14, 2017, from the TYMSC launch site using a Soyuz-2-1A rocket from LC31. It measures 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and has a span of 0.3 meters with a dry mass and launch mass both at 4.7 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payloads and powered by solar cells and batteries. It operates either in the ISS orbit for about one year or in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO) for two to three years. Its purpose is technology demonstration, and it carries a Dove 104B payload.

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 104B

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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