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FLOCK 2P-4 (41611)
COSPAR: 2016-040N | Alt Name: Flock 2p-4
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 22, 2016
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41611
International Designator
2016-040N
Decay Date
12/18/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 2P-4
Alternative Name
Flock 2p-4
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 2P-4 satellite, also known as Flock 2p-4, is a CubeSat (3U) configured by PLAN for technology demonstration purposes. It was launched on June 22, 2016, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using a PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters, featuring a box shape with two panels. It has a dry mass of 4.7 kilograms, identical to its launch mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 0E14), it relies on solar cells and batteries for power. The expected lifetime is approximately one year in the International Space Station orbit and two to three years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). It does not have a motor except for some versions with FEEP (#Flock-3p').
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
0.0537
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 0E14
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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