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FLOCK 3P-69 (42020)
COSPAR: 2017-008CA | Alt Name: Flock 3p-69
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
42020
International Designator
2017-008CA
Decay Date
1/25/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-69
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-69
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-69, also known as Flock 3p-69, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle on February 15, 2017. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters with a dry mass of 4.7 kg. It is equipped with either PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload named Dove 0F43 and utilizes solar cells along with batteries for power. The mission's purpose revolves around technology demonstration. FLOCK 3P-69 operates in an ISS orbit with a lifetime of approximately one year but can last up 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
0.0534
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0F43
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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