FLOCK 3P-16 (42011)

COSPAR: 2017-008BR | Alt Name: Flock 3p-16

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

42011

International Designator

2017-008BR

Decay Date

1/24/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 3P-16

Alternative Name

Flock 3p-16

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 3P-16 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched on February 15, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. It was manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity, with the primary purpose being technology demonstration. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a span of 0.3 meters, weighing approximately 4.7 kilograms at launch and dry mass. Equipped with solar cells and batteries for power, it carries a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 100E. Its operational lifetime is estimated to be around one year in an International Space Station orbit and two to three years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite has no motor except for the FEEP variant (#Flock-3p').

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

0.059

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 100E

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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