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FLOCK 2K-44 (42873)
COSPAR: 2017-042BA | Alt Name: Flock 2k-44
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
42873
International Designator
2017-042BA
Decay Date
5/17/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2K-44
Alternative Name
Flock 2k-44
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 2K-44 satellite, also known as Flock 2k-44, is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. Launched on July 14, 2017, from TYMSC LC31 using a Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 4.7 kg and measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters. The satellite is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power and carries an imaging payload designated as PS0, PS1, or PS2 under the Dove 1020 series. It is shaped like a box with two panels and has no motor propulsion system except in some cases where FEEP (#Flock-3p') motors are used. Its expected operational lifespan varies from about one year when placed in an ISS orbit to two to three years when positioned 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 1020
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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