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FLOCK 3K-3 (43892)
COSPAR: 2018-111S | Alt Name: Flock 3k-3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 27, 2018
Launch Site
VOSTO
Launch Pad
PU1S
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43892
International Designator
2018-111S
Decay Date
1/21/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3K-3
Alternative Name
Flock 3k-3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3K-3, also known as Flock 3k-3, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on December 27, 2018, from VOSTO launch site using Soyuz-2-1A as the launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs approximately 4.7 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload technology, its purpose is for technological demonstration. FLOCK 3K-3's power system consists of solar cells and batteries. Its expected lifetime varies from about one year in the ISS orbit to two to three years in 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 1068
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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