NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 2018-004L
Flock-3p represents the tenth Flock of Dove Earth-Observation CubeSats launched by San Francisco imaging company Planet. The main payload of each satellite is an optical telescope of unknown specifications to acquire medium-resolution images of Earth. The telescope has an aperture diameter of 90mm and is protected by an aperture cover that is deployed via springs. The optical axis is down the central axis of the satellite to achieve a maximum focal length.
According to Planet, the Doves achieve a ground resolution of three to five meters, depending on their orbital altitude. The satellites can capture black and white panchromatic imagery as well as multi-band color imagery. Near-infrared imaging capability was added in a later iteration of the Doves and is also available at regular revisit time.
Launch Date: 2018-01-12
Launch Vehicle: PSLV
Launch Site: Sriharikota, India
Questions and comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office