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FLOCK 3P-31 (42049)
COSPAR: 2017-008DF | Alt Name: Flock 3p-31
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
42049
International Designator
2017-008DF
Decay Date
2/25/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 3P-31
Alternative Name
Flock 3p-31
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 3P-31 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched on February 15, 2017, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter and has a span of 0.3 meters. It was manufactured by Planet Labs (PLAN), with a dry mass of 4.7 kilograms, and is equipped with imaging payloads such as PS0, PS1 or PS2. FLOCK 3P-31's mission focuses on technology demonstration, powered by solar cells and batteries, and it has an expected lifetime of about one year in the ISS orbit and two to three years in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit). The satellite is owned by Planet Labs and operates a Dove 1032 payload.
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
0.0764
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 1032
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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