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FLOCK 3P-36 (41986)
COSPAR: 2017-008AQ | Alt Name: Flock 3p-36
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
41986
International Designator
2017-008AQ
Decay Date
1/23/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-36
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-36
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite FLOCK 3P-36, also known as Alt Name: Flock 3p-36, is a CubeSat (3U) configuration manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on February 15, 2017, from SRILR using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle at Launch Pad FLP. This satellite, with dimensions of 0.3m in length and diameter of 0.1m, has a span of 0.3m and a dry mass of 4.7kg. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload as part of its Dove 103A mission payload. Its purpose is technology demonstration. Power is provided by solar cells and batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as Box+2 pan with a RCS (Reflectivity Coefficient) value of 0.0556. It was designed to operate for approximately one year in an ISS orbit, or 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
0.0556
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 103A
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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