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FLOCK 3M-1 (42995)
COSPAR: 2017-068J | Alt Name: Flock 3m-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 31, 2017
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
576E
Launch Vehicle
Minotaur-C 3210
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42995
International Designator
2017-068J
Decay Date
3/24/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3M-1
Alternative Name
Flock 3m-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 3M-1 satellite, also known as Flock 3m-1, is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite launched by Planet Labs (PLAN) on October 31, 2017, from AFWTR using the Minotaur-C 3210 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meter and spans across 0.3 meters, carrying an imaging payload such as PS0, PS1 or PS2. Weighing 5 kilograms both dry mass and at launch, the satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries. Its mission includes technology demonstration, and it is expected to operate for about a year in an International Space Station (ISS) orbit or up to 3 years in sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). The satellite has no propulsion system except for some models with FEEP.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0F06
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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