FLOCK 3M-2 (42998)

COSPAR: 2017-068M | Alt Name: Flock 3m-2

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

42998

International Designator

2017-068M

Decay Date

3/29/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 3M-2

Alternative Name

Flock 3m-2

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 3M-2, also known as Flock 3m-2, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite built by PLAN and launched on October 31, 2017, from AFWTR using the Minotaur-C 3210 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 0.1 meters and has a dry mass and launch mass both at 5 kilograms. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload as part of its Dove 0F02 mission, the satellite's purpose is for technology demonstration. It is powered by solar cells and batteries and features a box shape with two panels. Its expected lifetime varies from about one year in the International Space Station orbit to 2-3 years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

0.1

Span

0.3

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box+2 pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 0F02

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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