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FLOCK 4A-4 (44082)
COSPAR: 2019-018E | Alt Name: Flock 4a-4
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
44082
International Designator
2019-018E
Decay Date
5/16/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4A-4
Alternative Name
Flock 4a-4
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite FLOCK 4A-4 (OBJECT_ID: 2019-018E) is a CubeSat 3U (configuration: CubeSat 3U), manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity, with its primary mission being technology demonstration. Launched on April 1, 2019, from SRILR launch site using PSLV-QL as the launch vehicle, it weighs 5.7 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 5.7 kg. The satellite is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload under its Dove 2220 payload category. It measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. Its shape is described as box+2 pan, and it uses solar cells and batteries for power. The expected lifetime varies based on orbit, ranging from approximately one year in ISS 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 2220
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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