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FLOCK 3P-54 (42014)
COSPAR: 2017-008BU | Alt Name: Flock 3p-54
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
42014
International Designator
2017-008BU
Decay Date
2/7/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-54
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-54
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-54, also known as Flock 3p-54, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on February 15, 2017, from SRILR using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and has a span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 4.7 kilograms, which is identical to its launch mass. FLOCK 3P-54 carries an imaging payload designated as Dove 1005 (PS0, PS1 or PS2) and utilizes solar cells and batteries for power. It does not have a motor except for the variant #Flock-3p' that uses FEEP propulsion. The expected lifetime of this satellite is approximately one year in ISS 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
0.063
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1005
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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