FLOCK 3P-45 (42005)

COSPAR: 2017-008BK | Alt Name: Flock 3p-45

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

42005

International Designator

2017-008BK

Decay Date

12/29/2022

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 3P-45

Alternative Name

Flock 3p-45

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 3P-45, also known as Flock 3p-45, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite launched on February 15, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.1 meters with a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs 4.7 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Equipped with a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 101A, the satellite is solar-powered with batteries on board for energy storage. Manufactured by PLAN (Planet Labs), FLOCK 3P-45 operates in low Earth orbit with an expected lifetime of approximately one year when launched into an ISS orbit and two to three years if placed in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The shape of the satellite is described as a box with two panels, featuring a reflective surface area of 0.061 square meters for visibility tracking purposes.

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

0.061

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 101A

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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