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FLOCK 3P-5 (41971)
COSPAR: 2017-008Z | Alt Name: Flock 3p-5
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
41971
International Designator
2017-008Z
Decay Date
12/7/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-5
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-5
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-5 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. Launched on February 15, 2017, from SRILR using PSLV-XL as the launch vehicle, it measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 4.7 kg and is equipped with either PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 0F18. It operates on solar cells and batteries for power supply and has a shape described as Box+2 pan. Its lifetime varies from about one year in the ISS orbit to 2-3 years in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit). The satellite does not have motors except for some that might include FEEP (#Flock-3p').
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
0.063
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0F18
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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