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FLOCK 3R-4 (43733)
COSPAR: 2018-096Q | Alt Name: Flock 3r-4
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
43733
International Designator
2018-096Q
Decay Date
12/2/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3R-4
Alternative Name
Flock 3r-4
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3R-4, also known as Flock 3r-4, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 29, 2018, from SRILR using the PSLV launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and has a span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 4.7 kilograms, which matches its launch mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payloads and powered by solar cells and batteries, FLOCK 3R-4 serves technology missions. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels extended. It was designed to operate for about one year in an ISS orbit but could function for 2-3 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 105e
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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