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FLOCK 3R-11 (43725)
COSPAR: 2018-096G | Alt Name: Flock 3r-11
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 29, 2018
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43725
International Designator
2018-096G
Decay Date
11/27/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3R-11
Alternative Name
Flock 3r-11
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 3R-11 satellite, also known as Alt Name Flock 3r-11 and designated OBJECT_ID 2018-096G, is a Cubesat 3U configuration built by PLAN for technology demonstration purposes. It was launched on November 29, 2018, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SRILR) using a PSLV launch vehicle with a launch mass of 4.7 kg and equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply. The satellite is designed to operate in a low Earth orbit with an expected lifetime ranging between one year in ISS orbit and two to three years in SSO, depending on its orbital configuration. It features PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload technology under the Dove 1064 mission and has no motor except for some variants that have FEEP propulsion systems. Its physical dimensions are a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 0.1 meters, and span of 0.3 meters. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels.
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 1064
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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