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FLOCK 3P-61 (42009)
COSPAR: 2017-008BP | Alt Name: Flock 3p-61
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
42009
International Designator
2017-008BP
Decay Date
2/3/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-61
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-61
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite FLOCK 3P-61 (OBJECT_ID: 2017-008BP) is a 3U CubeSat designed for technology demonstration purposes and was launched on February 15, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Center (SRILR), using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter and span of 0.3 meters, it has a dry mass of 4.7 kg and carries either PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payloads for Earth observation. The satellite's power is provided by solar cells and batteries. Manufactured by PLAN, FLOCK 3P-61 operates in an orbit with a lifetime estimate of approximately one year when placed in the ISS orbit, and 2 to 3 years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). Its shape consists of a box with two panels, and it has no propulsion system except for some models that might use FEEP technology.
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
0.0629
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1012
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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