FLOCK 3P-88 (41982)

COSPAR: 2017-008AL | Alt Name: Flock 3p-88

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

41982

International Designator

2017-008AL

Decay Date

1/6/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 3P-88

Alternative Name

Flock 3p-88

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 3P-88 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite, also known as Flock 3p-88, launched by PLAN on February 15, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and has a dry mass of 4.7 kilograms. It is equipped with imaging payloads such as PS0, PS1 or PS2 for technology demonstration purposes. FLOCK 3P-88 uses solar cells and batteries for power generation. Its expected lifetime ranges from about one year when operating in the International Space Station orbit to two to three years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite has a reflective surface area (RCS) of approximately 0.0624 square meters, with a box shape complemented by two solar panels.

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

0.0624

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 0F38

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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