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FLOCK 2K-13 (42891)
COSPAR: 2017-042BU | Alt Name: Flock 2k-13
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
42891
International Designator
2017-042BU
Decay Date
3/6/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2K-13
Alternative Name
Flock 2k-13
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 2K-13 satellite, also known as Alt Name: Flock 2k-13, is a Cubesat 3U (CubeSat) manufactured by PLAN and launched on July 14, 2017, from the TYSMC LC31 launch pad using a Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle. It has a configuration of Box+2 pan with dimensions 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and 0.3 meters in span. The satellite's dry mass is 4.7 kg, which is also its launch mass. Its mission is technology-oriented and it carries an imaging payload (PS0, PS1 or PS2). It was designed to operate for about one year in ISS orbit and 2-3 years in SSO. Power comes from solar cells and batteries. The satellite does not have a motor except for the FEEP variant (#Flock-3p').
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 0F37
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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