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FLOCK 3P'-1 (43121)
COSPAR: 2018-004L | Alt Name: Flock 3p'-1
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
43121
International Designator
2018-004L
Decay Date
3/28/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P'-1
Alternative Name
Flock 3p'-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 3P'-1 satellite, also known as Flock 3p'-1, is a CubeSat (3U) configuration launched by PLAN on January 12, 2018, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter and weighs approximately 4.7 kilograms at launch. The satellite is equipped with a Dove 1100 PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload and solar cells for power generation. Its mission focuses on technology demonstration, and it operates in an ISS orbit for about one year or 2-3 years in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit). The spacecraft has a box shape with two panels extending from the main body.
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 1100
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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