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FLOCK 3P-48 (42006)
COSPAR: 2017-008BL | Alt Name: Flock 3p-48
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
42006
International Designator
2017-008BL
Decay Date
1/28/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-48
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-48
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite FLOCK 3P-48 (OBJECT_ID: 2017-008BL) is a CubeSat 3U configuration designed and manufactured by PLAN in the United States. It was launched on February 15, 2017, from SRILR using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 4.7 kilograms, which matches its launch mass. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 1042) for technology demonstration purposes. The satellite uses solar cells and batteries for power generation. Its expected lifetime ranges from approximately one year in 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
0.0554
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1042
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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