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FLOCK 3P-2 (41966)
COSPAR: 2017-008U | Alt Name: Flock 3p-2
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
41966
International Designator
2017-008U
Decay Date
1/21/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-2
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 3P-2 satellite, also known as Flock 3p-2, is a Cubesat 3U (CubeSat) configuration manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on February 15, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using PSLV-XL as the launch vehicle. The satellite's dimensions are 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 4.7 kg, which is also its launch mass. It carries an imaging payload designated as PS0, PS1 or PS2 and uses solar cells along with batteries for power supply. The purpose of this satellite is technological advancement within the Flock constellation, with a typical operational lifetime ranging from about one year in ISS orbit to 2-3 years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).
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
0.0539
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1001
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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