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FLOCK 3P-71 (42024)
COSPAR: 2017-008CE | Alt Name: Flock 3p-71
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
42024
International Designator
2017-008CE
Decay Date
12/31/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-71
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-71
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-71 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched by PLAN on February 15, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters and has a dry mass of 4.7 kilograms. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 0F10 for technology demonstration purposes. Power comes from solar cells and batteries. The satellite operates primarily in an ISS orbit with an expected lifetime of about 1 year but can operate for 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
0.0594
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0F10
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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