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FLOCK 3K-8 (43901)
COSPAR: 2018-111AB | Alt Name: Flock 3k-8
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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
43901
International Designator
2018-111AB
Decay Date
1/17/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3K-8
Alternative Name
Flock 3k-8
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 3K-8 satellite, also known as Alt Name: Flock 3k-8, is a CubeSat (3U) designed and owned by PLAN. Launched on December 27, 2018, from the VOSTO launch site using the Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meter diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite weighs 4.7 kilograms at launch and is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload technology. Its primary purpose is to serve as a technological demonstrator, powered by solar cells and batteries. Expected lifetime varies between approximately one year in the International Space Station (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 106b
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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