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FLOCK 3M-3 (42996)
COSPAR: 2017-068K | Alt Name: Flock 3m-3 (POD-1)
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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
42996
International Designator
2017-068K
Decay Date
3/28/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3M-3
Alternative Name
Flock 3m-3 (POD-1)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3M-3, also known as Flock 3m-3 (POD-1), is a CubeSat 3U satellite launched by PLAN on October 31, 2017, from the AFWTR launch site using the Minotaur-C 3210 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 5 kg each. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload and Dove 0F13 as its primary mission equipment, it is designed for technology demonstration purposes. Power is supplied by solar cells and batteries. The satellite's expected operational lifespan varies from approximately one year in an ISS orbit to 2-3 years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).
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 0F13
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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