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FLOCK 2K-16 (42889)
COSPAR: 2017-042BS | Alt Name: Flock 2k-16
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 14, 2017
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42889
International Designator
2017-042BS
Decay Date
4/19/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2K-16
Alternative Name
Flock 2k-16
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 2K-16 satellite, also known as Alt Name: Flock 2k-16, is a CubeSat (3U) configuration launched on July 14, 2017, from the TYMSC launch site using the Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle. Manufactured by PLAN, this satellite weighs 4.7 kg and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters. It is equipped with either PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload, referred to as Dove 0F3D, for technology-related missions. The satellite’s power system consists of solar cells and batteries. Its expected operational lifetime varies from approximately one year in an ISS orbit to two to three years in a 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 0F3D
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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