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FLOCK 2P-8 (41613)
COSPAR: 2016-040Q | Alt Name: Flock 2p-8
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 22, 2016
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41613
International Designator
2016-040Q
Decay Date
3/28/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2P-8
Alternative Name
Flock 2p-8
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 2P-8 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite launched by PLAN on June 22, 2016, from SRILR using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. Measuring 0.3 meters in length and with a diameter of 0.1 meters, it has a dry mass of 4.7 kilograms and is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation. The satellite features an imaging payload (PS0, PS1 or PS2) known as Dove 0E20. FLOCK 2P-8 operates in a box shape with two panels extended. It was designed to remain operational for approximately 1 year if deployed in the International Space Station orbit and 2-3 years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite does not have any motor propulsion except for specific models like #Flock-3p' which include FEEP thrusters.
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
0.041
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0E20
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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