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FLOCK 3P-42 (42008)
COSPAR: 2017-008BN | Alt Name: Flock 3p-42
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
42008
International Designator
2017-008BN
Decay Date
2/8/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-42
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-42
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-42 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched by PLAN on February 15, 2017, from SRILR using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and 0.1 meters in diameter with a dry mass of 4.7 kg. The satellite is equipped with a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload and solar cells for power. Its mission is focused on technology and it has no motor except for those designated as FEEP (#Flock-3p'). The expected lifetime is approximately one year in the ISS orbit and 2 to 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
0.0584
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 101E
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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