FLOCK 2K-20 (42885)

COSPAR: 2017-042BN | Alt Name: Flock 2k-20

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

42885

International Designator

2017-042BN

Decay Date

4/6/2022

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 2K-20

Alternative Name

Flock 2k-20

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 2K-20 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite operated by PLAN and launched on July 14, 2017, from the Tsimlyansky Space Center using Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters across. The satellite has a dry mass and launch mass both equal to 4.7 kg and is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation. Its payload includes PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging equipment known as Dove 0F47. FLOCK 2K-20 operates in a configuration that allows for either no motor use (most) or the use of an FEEP (#Flock-3p') propulsion system. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels. Its primary purpose is to serve technological advancements, and it was designed to operate for about 1 year when placed in the International Space Station orbit and up to 2-3 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 0F47

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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