FLOCK 2K-15 (42890)

COSPAR: 2017-042BT | Alt Name: Flock 2k-15

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

42890

International Designator

2017-042BT

Decay Date

9/2/2022

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 2K-15

Alternative Name

Flock 2k-15

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The FLOCK 2K-15 satellite, also known as Flock 2k-15, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on July 14, 2017, from TYMSC LC31 using a Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters. It weighs 4.7 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 0F3C, the satellite's power comes from solar cells and batteries. Its shape is described as box+2 pan configuration without an ADCS system specified. The expected lifetime of FLOCK 2K-15 ranges approximately between one year in ISS orbit to two to three years in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit).

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 0F3C

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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