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FLOCK 3P-79 (41984)
COSPAR: 2017-008AN | Alt Name: Flock 3p-79
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
41984
International Designator
2017-008AN
Decay Date
2/6/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-79
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-79
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-79 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. Launched on February 15, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre Launch Pad FL on board a PSLV-XL launch vehicle, this US-based technology satellite weighs approximately 4.7 kg both at launch and dry mass. It features solar cells and batteries for power generation and is equipped with either PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload. The mission's purpose focuses on technology demonstration, and its operational lifetime is estimated to be about one year in an International Space Station (ISS) orbit but can extend up to 2-3 years if placed in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). FLOCK 3P-79 has a shape of Box+2 pan with dimensions 0.3 meters in length and width, and 0.1 meter in diameter, along with an RCS value of 0.055. The satellite does not have a motor except for the variant Flock-3p' which uses FEEP propulsion system.
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 0F52
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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