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FLOCK 4A-1 (44079)
COSPAR: 2019-018B | Alt Name: Flock 4a-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 1, 2019
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-QL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44079
International Designator
2019-018B
Decay Date
4/13/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4A-1
Alternative Name
Flock 4a-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4A-1 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched by PLAN on April 1, 2019, from SRILR using the PSLV-QL launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and has a dry mass of 5.7 kg. The spacecraft is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 2218) for technology demonstration purposes. Its power system includes solar cells and batteries. FLOCK 4A-1 operates in the shape of a box with two panels and has an expected lifetime of approximately one year when in ISS orbit, extending to 2-3 years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5.7
Launch Mass
5.7
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 2218
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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