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FLOCK 3K-9 (43906)
COSPAR: 2018-111AG | Alt Name: Flock 3k-9
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
43906
International Designator
2018-111AG
Decay Date
1/30/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3K-9
Alternative Name
Flock 3k-9
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 3K-9 satellite, also known as Flock 3k-9, is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite owned and manufactured by PLAN in the United States. Launched on December 27, 2018, from VOSTO launch site using Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite has a dry mass and launch mass of 4.7 kilograms each and is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload named Dove 1065 for Earth observation purposes. It uses solar cells and batteries for power generation. Its expected lifetime varies between approximately one year when in the International Space Station (ISS) orbit and two to three years when in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite has a box shape with two panels and does not have a motor, except for specific models designated as #Flock-3p' which use FEEP technology.
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 1065
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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