FLOCK 3R-2 (43748)

COSPAR: 2018-096AF | Alt Name: Flock 3r-2

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

43748

International Designator

2018-096AF

Decay Date

10/29/2022

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 3R-2

Alternative Name

Flock 3r-2

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 3R-2, also known as Flock 3r-2, 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 at FLP. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 4.7 kilograms, which is also its launch mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 105b), it uses solar cells and batteries for power. The satellite was designed for a technology mission and operates in either ISS orbit (~1 year lifetime) or Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO, 2-3 years lifetime). Its shape is described as Box+2 pan with no motor specified except for 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 105b

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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