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FLOCK 3P-37 (41953)
COSPAR: 2017-008F | Alt Name: Flock 3p-37
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
41953
International Designator
2017-008F
Decay Date
12/13/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-37
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-37
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-37, also known as Flock 3p-37, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. Launched on February 15, 2017, from SRILR using PSLV-XL launch vehicle, it operates in technology demonstration purposes with an expected lifetime of about 1 year in ISS orbit or 2-3 years in SSO. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter and span of 0.1 meter each. It weighs 4.7 kilograms both at launch and dry mass, powered by solar cells and batteries. Equipped with PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload, it is part of the Dove series (Dove 1037) and has a box shape with two panels for deployment. Its reflectivity value (RCS) is 0.069. The satellite does not have an onboard motor except in some variants (#Flock-3p') which use FEEP propulsion systems.
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
0.069
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1037
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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