FLOCK 3P-11 (41975)

COSPAR: 2017-008AD | Alt Name: Flock 3p-11

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

41975

International Designator

2017-008AD

Decay Date

1/8/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 3P-11

Alternative Name

Flock 3p-11

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 3P-11 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched by PLAN 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 dry mass of 4.7 kg. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload and Dove 101F equipment, it serves technology purposes. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries and operates with no motor (most cases) except for FEEP (#Flock-3p'). It has a shape described as Box+2 pan and an RCS of 0.049. Its expected lifetime varies 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

0.049

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 101F

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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