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FLOCK 3S-1 (43769)
COSPAR: 2018-099M | Alt Name: Flock 3s-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43769
International Designator
2018-099M
Decay Date
6/15/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3S-1
Alternative Name
Flock 3s-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3S-1 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched by PLAN on December 3, 2018, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.1 meters with a span of 0.3 meters. The spacecraft's dry mass is 4.7 kilograms, which matches its launch mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload, it operates using solar cells and batteries for power. Its mission is focused on technology purposes, designed to operate for about one year in the ISS orbit and 2-3 years in SSO. The satellite has a box shape with two panels and no motor except for FEEP (#Flock-3p'). It was launched under the ownership of PLAN and belongs to the Dove 105c payload series.
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 105c
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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