FLOCK 3P-57 (41978)

COSPAR: 2017-008AG | Alt Name: Flock 3p-57

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

41978

International Designator

2017-008AG

Decay Date

1/12/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 3P-57

Alternative Name

Flock 3p-57

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 3P-57, also known as Flock 3p-57, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and launched on February 15, 2017, from SRILR using the PSLV-XL 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 known as Dove 1014 for technology purposes. FLOCK 3P-57's power system consists of solar cells and batteries. The expected lifetime ranges from about one year in an ISS orbit to two to three years in a sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). Its shape is described as box+2 pan, and it has a RCS value of 0.055.

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

0.055

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 1014

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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