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FLOCK 3P'-3 (43119)
COSPAR: 2018-004J | Alt Name: Flock 3p'-3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 12, 2018
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43119
International Designator
2018-004J
Decay Date
7/4/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P'-3
Alternative Name
Flock 3p'-3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite FLOCK 3P'-3 (OBJECT_ID: 2018-004J) is a CubeSat 3U configuration built by PLAN for technology demonstration purposes and was launched on January 12, 2018, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. This satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meter in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters with a dry mass of 4.7 kilograms, matching its launch mass. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 1105) and powered by solar cells and batteries. The expected operational lifetime ranges from approximately one year in an ISS orbit to two to three years in a sun-synchronous orbit (SSO).
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 1105
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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