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FLOCK 3P-68 (42003)
COSPAR: 2017-008BH | Alt Name: Flock 3p-68
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
42003
International Designator
2017-008BH
Decay Date
2/21/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-68
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-68
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-68 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by PLAN. Launched on February 15, 2017, from the SRILR site using PSLV-XL as the launch vehicle, this satellite has a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 0.1 meters, and a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs 4.7 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. The satellite is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power, and its main equipment includes PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payloads as part of the Dove 1004 payload system. Its mission is focused on technology applications, and it has a lifespan of approximately 1 year in ISS orbit and 2-3 years in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit). The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels and has an RCS value of 0.058.
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
0.058
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1004
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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