FLOCK 3P-27 (41963)

COSPAR: 2017-008R | Alt Name: Flock 3p-27

DECAYED

Image

Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

February 15, 2017

Launch Site

SRILR

Launch Pad

FLP

Launch Vehicle

PSLV-XL

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

41963

International Designator

2017-008R

Decay Date

12/27/2022

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 3P-27

Alternative Name

Flock 3p-27

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 3P-27, also known as Flock 3p-27, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and launched on February 15, 2017, from SRILR using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 4.7 kilograms, which matches its launch mass. Its mission pertains to technology purposes, and it carries an imaging payload (PS0, PS1, or PS2) known as Dove 1030. Power is provided by solar cells and batteries. FLOCK 3P-27's expected operational lifetime ranges from approximately one year in ISS orbit to two to three years in SSO orbit. The satellite has a shape described as "Box+2 pan" with an RCS of 0.052. Ownership of the satellite is held by PLAN, and it was launched under the ownership name of FLOCK 3P-27.

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

0.052

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 1030

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

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

Crew-11 Preps for First-Ever ISS Medical Evacuation, Lufthansa Orders Starlink for 850 Jets | KeepTrack X Report

Crew-11 prepares for historic first ISS medical evacuation via Crew Dragon. Lufthansa Group to equip all 850 aircraft with Starlink. Starship infrastructure advances at Starbase and Cape Canaveral.

Space Brief 7 Apr 2025

Today's highlights include new ESA Euclid data, upcoming Blue Origin flight, and multiple Starlink launches, delivering fresh satellite tracking opportunities.

Atlas 5 Retires After Final 551 Flight to Amazon Kuiper | KeepTrack Space Brief

ULA launches the final Atlas 5 551 configuration—its heaviest variant with 5 solid boosters—carrying Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite to low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral.

The Civilian Space Traffic System America Almost Didn't Build

For nearly two decades, the U.S. Air Force and Space Force have been the world's unofficial civilian space traffic control system. The Department of Commerce's Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) is now taking over that job for commercial satellite operators - in stages, against persistent congressional pressure to kill the program, and with Department of Defense advocates pushing to make it happen before it is too late.

X Report 28 Nov 2024

SpaceX advances with Starship, gains FCC approval for new services, and predicts a future shift in spacecraft dominance.

New Glenn Damaged in Hotfire Anomaly at LC-36 | KeepTrack Space Brief

Blue Origin's New Glenn suffered a damaging anomaly during hotfire testing at Launch Complex 36, grounding the heavy-lift rocket indefinitely with no return-to-flight timeline announced.

Falcon 9 Lofts 46 Payloads Including CAS500-2 | KeepTrack X Report

SpaceX's third rideshare mission of 2026 delivered South Korea's CAS500-2 imager and 45 secondary payloads to Sun-synchronous orbit on Falcon 9.

Falcon 9 Booster Sets 33-Flight Reuse Record, X Report 23 Feb 2026

Falcon 9 booster reuse record: SpaceX's most-flown booster flew a 33rd flight Feb 21 with 28 Starlink V2 Minis. Two launches in a day; 9,779 on orbit.