Flock-1

Flock-1
Mission typeEarth imaging
OperatorPlanet Labs
Websitewww.planet.com/flock1/
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft typeCubeSat
BusDove
Launch mass5 kg (11 lb)
Dimensions10 cm × 10 cm × 30 cm
(3.9 in × 3.9 in × 11.8 in) (3U)
Power20 watts
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeLow Earth orbit
Inclination51.66°

Flock-1 is a CubeSat satellite constellation launched on 9 January 2014. The satellite is built in a CubeSat bus, and each constellation consists of 28 satellites. All instruments are powered by solar cells mounted on the spacecraft body, along with triple-folded wings, providing approximately 20 watts at maximal power.