FLOCK 3P-87 (42044)

COSPAR: 2017-008DA | Alt Name: Flock 3p-87

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

42044

International Designator

2017-008DA

Decay Date

2/28/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 3P-87

Alternative Name

Flock 3p-87

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 3P-87 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on February 15, 2017, from the SRILR launch site using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle from FLP. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3m in length, 0.1m in diameter, and spans 0.3m, with both dry mass and launch mass being 4.7 kg. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation and features a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload under the Dove 0F31 mission. The satellite's shape is described as Box+2 pan, with an RCS of 0.0586. Its mission is technology-related, and it operates in either ISS orbit (with a lifetime of about 1 year) or SSO (with a longer expected lifespan of 2-3 years).

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

0.0586

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Dove 0F31

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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