NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 2018-096Q
The Flock 3r launch is part of Planet’s regular maintenance of its in-orbit constellation. The 16 Dove satellites will join Planet’s 100+ actively imaging fleet of Doves, along with the RapidEye and Skysat fleets, providing unparalleled Earth observation coverage and revisit rates. Flock 3r is being sent to a 500 km altitude Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO). SSO’s regular mid-morning crossing times provide consistent lighting conditions (sun angle and shadows) that make it easier for humans and algorithms to detect changes in our imagery.
Launch Date: 2018-11-29
Launch Vehicle: PSLV-XL
Launch Site: Sriharikota, India
Mass: 5 kg
Questions and comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office