FLOCK 3P-60 (41976)

COSPAR: 2017-008AE | Alt Name: Flock 3p-60

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

41976

International Designator

2017-008AE

Decay Date

3/7/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 3P-60

Alternative Name

Flock 3p-60

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 3P-60, also known as Flock 3p-60, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite launched by PLAN on February 15, 2017, from the SRILR launch site using a PSLV-XL vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3m in length and span, and 0.1m diameter, it has a dry mass of 4.7 kg, matching its launch mass. Equipped with solar cells and batteries for power, this satellite is designed to operate for approximately one year when deployed in the ISS orbit or up to two to three years if placed in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). Its primary payload includes PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging equipment. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels and has a RCS value of 0.064. It was launched as part of PLAN's efforts in technology development.

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

0.064

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 101B

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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