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FLOCK 3P-81 (42043)
COSPAR: 2017-008CZ | Alt Name: Flock 3p-81
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
42043
International Designator
2017-008CZ
Decay Date
2/7/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-81
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-81
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-81, also known as Flock 3p-81, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and launched on February 15, 2017, from SRILR using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters and has a dry mass of 4.7 kilograms, which is also its launch mass. The satellite's mission is technology-focused, equipped with a Dove 0F25 imaging payload (PS0, PS1 or PS2) for Earth observation and solar cells along with batteries as power sources. Its expected lifetime varies from about one year in ISS orbit to two to three years in 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
0.0468
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0F25
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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