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FLOCK 3P-43 (42007)
COSPAR: 2017-008BM | Alt Name: Flock 3p-43
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
42007
International Designator
2017-008BM
Decay Date
2/12/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-43
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-43
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-43 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. Launched on February 15, 2017, from SRILR using PSLV-XL as its launch vehicle, this technology demonstration satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and spans across 0.3 meters. It has a dry mass of 4.7 kilograms and is equipped with either PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 1041 for imaging purposes. The satellite utilizes solar cells and batteries for power supply and has no motor (except in the case of FEEP-equipped variants). Its shape consists of a box with two panels attached. The expected lifetime is approximately one year when operated in an International Space Station orbit, but can extend to 2-3 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
0.0599
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1041
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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