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FLOCK 3P-26 (41961)
COSPAR: 2017-008P | Alt Name: Flock 3p-26
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
41961
International Designator
2017-008P
Decay Date
12/7/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-26
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-26
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-26 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on February 15, 2017, from SRILR using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 0.1 meters, spans 0.3 meters, and its dry mass is 4.7 kilograms. It is equipped with a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 102D) for technology purposes. FLOCK 3P-26 uses solar cells and batteries for power and has an expected lifetime of about one year in ISS orbit and two to three years in SSO. The satellite's shape is described as Box+2 pan, with a RCS value of 0.0581.
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
0.0581
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 102D
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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