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FLOCK 3K-2 (43895)
COSPAR: 2018-111V | Alt Name: Flock 3k-2
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
43895
International Designator
2018-111V
Decay Date
2/23/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3K-2
Alternative Name
Flock 3k-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 3K-2 satellite, also known as Flock 3k-2, is a Cubesat 3U technology mission satellite launched on December 27, 2018, from the VOSTO launch site using the Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle. Built by PLAN and owned by the same entity, it weighs 4.7 kg at launch with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters. Its primary mission is technology demonstration equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 106c. The satellite operates primarily through solar cells and batteries for power. It has a projected lifetime of approximately one year when operating in the ISS orbit and 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 106c
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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