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FLOCK 3P-1 (41967)
COSPAR: 2017-008V | Alt Name: Flock 3p-1
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
41967
International Designator
2017-008V
Decay Date
11/8/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-1
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-1 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on February 15, 2017, from SRILR launch site using PSLV-XL as the launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters with a dry mass of 4.7 kg. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload and its primary purpose is technology demonstration. Power comes from solar cells and batteries. The expected lifetime is about one year for ISS orbit and two to three years for 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
0.0615
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1000
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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