FLOCK 3R-13 (43750)

COSPAR: 2018-096AH | Alt Name: Flock 3r-13

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

43750

International Designator

2018-096AH

Decay Date

10/22/2022

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 3R-13

Alternative Name

Flock 3r-13

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 3R-13 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched on November 29, 2018, from SRILR launch site using the PSLV launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 0.1 meter, weighing 4.7 kilograms at launch. The satellite is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 210b and powered by solar cells and batteries. Its mission is technology-related, and it was manufactured by PLAN for the United States. FLOCK 3R-13 has a box shape with two panels and an estimated lifetime of about one year in ISS orbit or two to three years in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit).

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 210b

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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