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FLOCK 3P-51 (41952)
COSPAR: 2017-008E | Alt Name: Flock 3p-51
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 15, 2017
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41952
International Designator
2017-008E
Decay Date
2/20/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-51
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-51
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-51 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched on February 15, 2017, from SRILR using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle by PLAN. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter and spans 0.3 meters. It weighs 4.7 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Equipped with a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload under the name Dove 1006, FLOCK 3P-51 operates primarily for technology purposes. Its power system consists of solar cells and batteries, and it is designed to operate for about 1 year in ISS orbit or 2-3 years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite's shape resembles a box with two panels and has a radar cross-section (RCS) of 0.0629 square meters. It belongs to the US and does not have any propulsion systems except for some models which may include FEEP (#Flock-3p').
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
0.0629
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1006
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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