FLOCK 3P-67 (42002)

COSPAR: 2017-008BG | Alt Name: Flock 3p-67
DECAYED

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FLOCK 3P-67 Satellite Image
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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

42002

International Designator

2017-008BG

Decay Date

12/21/2022

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 3P-67

Alternative Name

Flock 3p-67

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
FLOCK 3P-67 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched by PLAN on February 15, 2017, from SRILR using the 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 PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 1017 for technology demonstration purposes. FLOCK 3P-67 uses solar cells and batteries for power and features a Box+2 pan shape. The satellite's expected lifetime ranges from about one year in an ISS orbit to 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

0.059

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 1017

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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