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FLOCK 4A-3 (44081)
COSPAR: 2019-018D | Alt Name: Flock 4a-3
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
44081
International Designator
2019-018D
Decay Date
6/17/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4A-3
Alternative Name
Flock 4a-3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4A-3 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on April 1, 2019, from SRILR using the PSLV-QL launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 0.1 meters, and it has a dry mass of 5.7 kg, matching its launch mass. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload technology and powered by solar cells and batteries. Its mission focuses on technological applications, particularly using Dove 2206 equipment. The satellite's expected lifetime ranges from about one year in the International Space Station orbit to two to three 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 2206
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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