FLOCK 3P-64 (42034)

COSPAR: 2017-008CQ | Alt Name: Flock 3p-64

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

42034

International Designator

2017-008CQ

Decay Date

1/20/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 3P-64

Alternative Name

Flock 3p-64

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 3P-64 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on February 15, 2017, from SRILR using PSLV-XL as the launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meter and spans 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 4.7 kg, equivalent to its launch mass. FLOCK 3P-64 is equipped with PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload as part of the Dove 100A series, powered by solar cells and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as a box with two panels, and it has no motor except for models designated #Flock-3p', which may have FEEP propulsion systems. It is designed to operate in low Earth orbit for approximately one year when deployed at the International Space Station (ISS) orbit or 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

0.0652

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 100A

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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