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FLOCK 3P-34 (41988)
COSPAR: 2017-008AS | Alt Name: Flock 3p-34
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
41988
International Designator
2017-008AS
Decay Date
2/8/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-34
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-34
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-34 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched by PLAN on February 15, 2017, from SRILR using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and a span of 0.3 meters. It has a dry mass of 4.7 kilograms and was equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload. Its primary mission is technology demonstration, and it uses solar cells and batteries for power. The satellite's expected lifetime ranges from approximately one year in ISS orbit to two to three years in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit). It has a box shape with two panels and belongs to the Dove 103B series of satellites.
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
0.057
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 103B
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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