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FLOCK 2K-30 (42872)
COSPAR: 2017-042AZ | Alt Name: Flock 2k-30
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
July 14, 2017
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42872
International Designator
2017-042AZ
Decay Date
7/7/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2K-30
Alternative Name
Flock 2k-30
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite FLOCK 2K-30 (OBJECT_ID: 2017-042AZ) is a CubeSat (3U) designed for technology demonstration and launched on July 14, 2017, from the TYMSC LC31 launch pad using the Soyuz-2-1A rocket. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite weighs 4.7 kg at launch and has a dry mass of the same amount. Its mission includes carrying an imaging payload designated as PS0, PS1 or PS2. FLOCK 2K-30 is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation. It was manufactured by PLAN and operates in either an ISS orbit or SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit) with a predicted operational lifetime of about 1 year in the former and 2-3 years in the latter.
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 1049
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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