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FLOCK 3P-74 (42048)
COSPAR: 2017-008DE | Alt Name: Flock 3p-74
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
42048
International Designator
2017-008DE
Decay Date
3/28/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-74
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-74
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-74 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on February 15, 2017, from SRILR using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 0.1 meters, and spans 0.3 meters across its solar panels when deployed. Its dry mass is 4.7 kilograms and it carries the Dove 0F22 imaging payload for technology demonstration purposes. It operates primarily on solar power with battery support. The satellite's expected operational lifetime varies from approximately one year in 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
0.0579
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0F22
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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