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FLOCK 3P-55 (42041)
COSPAR: 2017-008CX | Alt Name: Flock 3p-55
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
42041
International Designator
2017-008CX
Decay Date
1/24/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-55
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-55
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-55 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by PLAN. It was launched on February 15, 2017, from the SRILR launch site using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters, with a dry mass and launch mass both at 4.7 kg. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power and carries an imaging payload designated as PS0, PS1 or PS2. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels and has an RCS of 0.0869. Its expected lifetime ranges from approximately one year in the International Space Station (ISS) orbit to 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
0.0869
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1008
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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