FLOCK 2K-19 (42886)

COSPAR: 2017-042BP | Alt Name: Flock 2k-19

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

42886

International Designator

2017-042BP

Decay Date

8/23/2022

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 2K-19

Alternative Name

Flock 2k-19

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 2K-19, also known as Flock 2k-19, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and launched on July 14, 2017, from the TYSMC launch site using the Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and spans 0.3 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 4.7 kg, which is also its launch mass. FLOCK 2K-19 has a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload called Dove 0F46 and relies on solar cells and batteries for power. Its mission is focused on technology with an expected lifetime of about one year in the International Space Station (ISS) orbit and 2-3 years in sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). The satellite has a box shape with two panels and no motor except in some specific variants with FEEP (#Flock-3p'). It belongs to PLAN, which is also its owner.

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 0F46

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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