FLOCK 3P-44 (42033)

COSPAR: 2017-008CP | Alt Name: Flock 3p-44

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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

42033

International Designator

2017-008CP

Decay Date

2/26/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 3P-44

Alternative Name

Flock 3p-44

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 3P-44 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched on February 15, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle by PLAN for technology demonstration purposes. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.1 meter with a span of 0.3 meters, equipped with solar cells and batteries for power. It weighs 4.7 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. FLOCK 3P-44 is designed to operate in either an ISS orbit (~1 year) or Sun-Synchronous Orbit (2-3 years). The satellite carries a PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload designated as Dove 1019 for Earth observation and is owned by PLAN.

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

0.073

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 1019

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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