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FLOCK 3P-59 (42022)
COSPAR: 2017-008CC | Alt Name: Flock 3p-59
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
42022
International Designator
2017-008CC
Decay Date
12/29/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-59
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-59
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-59, also known as Flock 3p-59, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and launched on February 15, 2017, from the SRILR site using PSLV-XL as its launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters. It weighs 4.7 kg both at launch and dry mass. Equipped with a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 1045, FLOCK 3P-59 serves technology purposes and is owned by PLAN. Powered by solar cells and batteries, the satellite operates in either an ISS orbit for about one year or in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO) for 2 to 3 years. Its shape is described as a box with two panels, and it has a radar cross-section of 0.066 square meters.
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
0.066
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1045
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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