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FLOCK 4A-2 (44080)
COSPAR: 2019-018C | Alt Name: Flock 4a-2
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
44080
International Designator
2019-018C
Decay Date
7/11/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4A-2
Alternative Name
Flock 4a-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 4A-2 satellite, also known as Flock 4a-2, is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite launched by PLAN on April 1, 2019, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using the PSLV-QL launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.1 meters with a span of 0.3 meters. The dry mass and launch mass are both recorded at 5.7 kilograms. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload and Dove 2201 equipment, it operates primarily on solar cells and batteries for power supply. FLOCK 4A-2 was designed to remain operational for approximately one year in the International Space Station (ISS) orbit and up to two to three years in a Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). Its shape is described as box-like with two panels, and its purpose aligns with technology advancement missions.
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 2201
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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