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FLOCK 3K-7 (43902)
COSPAR: 2018-111AC | Alt Name: Flock 3k-7
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
43902
International Designator
2018-111AC
Decay Date
1/14/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3K-7
Alternative Name
Flock 3k-7
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 3K-7 satellite, also known as Flock 3k-7, is a CubeSat (3U) launched by PLAN on December 27, 2018, from VOSTO Launch Site using the Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and width with a diameter of 0.1 meters. It has a dry mass of 4.7 kg and is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation. Its primary payload includes PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging equipment under the Dove 106a designation. The satellite was designed for technology demonstration purposes and features no motor except in certain variants (FEEP in Flock-3p'). It has a predicted lifetime of approximately one year when operated in ISS orbit, extending to two to three years if placed 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 106a
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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