FLOCK 3R-12 (43724)

COSPAR: 2018-096F | Alt Name: Flock 3r-12

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 29, 2018

Launch Site

SRILR

Launch Pad

FLP

Launch Vehicle

PSLV

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

43724

International Designator

2018-096F

Decay Date

1/12/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 3R-12

Alternative Name

Flock 3r-12

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The FLOCK 3R-12 satellite, also known as Alt Name Flock 3r-12, is a CubeSat (3U) configuration manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 29, 2018, from SRILR using the PSLV launch vehicle with a launch mass of 4.7 kg. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters and has no motor except for some variants which have FEEP propulsion. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power and carries a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload designated as Dove 1066. The satellite's purpose is technology-related, and it was launched into an orbit that could last approximately one year in the International Space Station (ISS) orbit and two to three years in 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 1066

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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