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FLOCK 3P-62 (42036)
COSPAR: 2017-008CS | Alt Name: Flock 3p-62
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
42036
International Designator
2017-008CS
Decay Date
12/23/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-62
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-62
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 3P-62 satellite, also known as Dove 1046 and identified by OBJECT_ID 2017-008CS, is a CubeSat (3U) designed for technology demonstration purposes. Launched on February 15, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SRILR), it was propelled into space using the 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. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload for Earth observation and powered by solar cells and batteries. FLOCK 3P-62 was manufactured by Planet Labs (PLAN) and weighs 4.7 kg both at launch and dry mass. The satellite has a shape described as Box+2 pan and is expected to have an operational lifetime of approximately one year in the International Space Station orbit or between 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
0.05
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1046
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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