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FLOCK 3K-5 (43899)
COSPAR: 2018-111Z | Alt Name: Flock 3k-5
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
43899
International Designator
2018-111Z
Decay Date
1/3/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3K-5
Alternative Name
Flock 3k-5
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3K-5 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched on December 27, 2018, from VOSTO using a Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and has a dry mass of 4.7 kilograms. It was manufactured by PLAN for technology purposes and is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload as its main equipment. The satellite operates on solar cells and batteries for power. Its lifespan is estimated to be about 1 year in ISS orbit and 2-3 years in 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 1067
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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