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FLOCK 3P'-2 (43120)
COSPAR: 2018-004K | Alt Name: Flock 3p'-2
DECAYED
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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
43120
International Designator
2018-004K
Decay Date
8/10/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P'-2
Alternative Name
Flock 3p'-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P'-2 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite owned and manufactured by PLAN in the United States. It was launched on January 12, 2018, from SRILR using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle from FLP. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and a span of 0.3 meters, and has a dry mass of 4.7 kilograms. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply and carries a Dove 1102 payload that includes PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging equipment. FLOCK 3P'-2 was designed to operate primarily in technology demonstration roles and could remain operational for about one year when in an ISS orbit or two to three years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). Its shape consists of a box with two panels, and it does not have any motorization except for those designated as FEEP (#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 1102
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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