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FLOCK 3P-65 (42028)
COSPAR: 2017-008CJ | Alt Name: Flock 3p-65
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
42028
International Designator
2017-008CJ
Decay Date
1/20/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-65
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-65
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-65 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched on February 15, 2017, from the SRILR launch site using the PSLV-XL vehicle. It was manufactured by PLAN for technology purposes and owned by the same entity. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and spans 0.3 meters, featuring a dry mass of 4.7 kilograms which is also its launch mass. Equipped with a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload and solar cells for power generation, FLOCK 3P-65 operates in an orbit expected to last about 1 year in the ISS orbit but can extend up to 2-3 years in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit). The satellite's shape is described as a box with two panels.
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
0.0612
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1040
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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