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FLOCK 3P-63 (42035)
COSPAR: 2017-008CR | Alt Name: Flock 3p-63
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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
42035
International Designator
2017-008CR
Decay Date
1/28/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-63
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-63
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-63, also known as Flock 3p-63, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched on February 15, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. It was manufactured by PLAN and has a dry mass of 4.7 kg with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter. Equipped with either PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payloads, it is designed for technology demonstration purposes. The satellite uses solar cells and batteries for power generation. Its operational lifetime is expected to be about one year in an International Space Station (ISS) orbit and 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
0.0593
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1015
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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