FLOCK 3P-47 (42032)

COSPAR: 2017-008CN | Alt Name: Flock 3p-47

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

42032

International Designator

2017-008CN

Decay Date

1/16/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 3P-47

Alternative Name

Flock 3p-47

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 3P-47, also known as Flock 3p-47, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. Launched on February 15, 2017, from SRILR Launch Site, it uses PSLV-XL launch vehicle and its primary mission is for technology purposes. The satellite weighs 4.7 kg at launch with a dry mass of 4.7 kg as well. Its dimensions are 0.3 meters in length and diameter, and it spans 0.3 meters across. FLOCK 3P-47 is equipped with imaging payload options including PS0, PS1 or PS2 for its Dove 1027 mission. It utilizes solar cells and batteries for power supply. The expected lifetime of the satellite ranges from about one year in ISS orbit to two to three 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

0.0584

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 1027

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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