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FLOCK 3P-86 (41985)
COSPAR: 2017-008AP | Alt Name: Flock 3p-86
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
41985
International Designator
2017-008AP
Decay Date
2/16/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-86
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-86
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 3P-86 satellite, also known as Dove 0F34, is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite launched on February 15, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. Manufactured by Planet Labs (PLAN), it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter and weighs 4.7 kg at launch. The satellite is equipped with PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payloads and powered by solar cells and batteries. Its shape consists of a box with two panels. FLOCK 3P-86 operates primarily for technology purposes and has an expected lifetime of about one year in the International Space Station orbit but can last between two to three years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (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
0.0523
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0F34
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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