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FLOCK 3P-50 (42029)
COSPAR: 2017-008CK | Alt Name: Flock 3p-50
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
42029
International Designator
2017-008CK
Decay Date
1/20/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-50
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-50
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 3P-50 satellite, identified by NORAD catalog ID 42029 and OBJECT_ID 2017-008CK, is a CubeSat (3U) configuration manufactured in the US by PLAN. It was launched on February 15, 2017, from the SRILR site using PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.1 meters with a span of 0.3 meters. With a dry mass and launch mass of 4.7 kg each, it is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply and PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload as its main equipment. Its mission is focused on technology purposes, and the satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels. The expected lifetime in ISS orbit is approximately one year and 2-3 years in SSO orbit.
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
0.0687
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1034
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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