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FLOCK 3P-7 (41970)
COSPAR: 2017-008Y | Alt Name: Flock 3p-7
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
41970
International Designator
2017-008Y
Decay Date
10/28/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-7
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-7
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-7 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity, operated for technology purposes. It was launched on February 15, 2017, from SRILR at FLP using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and spans across 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 4.7 kg, which is also its launch mass. It carries a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 100B and has solar cells and batteries for power supply. The expected lifetime of FLOCK 3P-7 ranges from about one year in ISS orbit to two to three years in 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
0.0734
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 100B
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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