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FLOCK 3P-32 (42023)
COSPAR: 2017-008CD | Alt Name: Flock 3p-32
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
42023
International Designator
2017-008CD
Decay Date
1/21/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-32
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-32
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-32 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on February 15, 2017, from the SRILR launch site using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and a span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 4.7 kg, which is consistent with its launch mass. It has an imaging payload designated as PS0, PS1 or PS2 and operates on solar cells with batteries for power storage. The mission's purpose is technology demonstration. FLOCK 3P-32 features a box shape with two panels and has an expected lifetime of about one year in the International Space Station (ISS) orbit or 2 to 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
0.065
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1035
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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