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FLOCK 4A-17 (44088)
COSPAR: 2019-018L | Alt Name: Flock 4a-17
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
44088
International Designator
2019-018L
Decay Date
3/13/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4A-17
Alternative Name
Flock 4a-17
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4A-17 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite designed and manufactured by PLAN in the US. Launched on April 1, 2019, from SRILR using the PSLV-QL launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 5.7 kg, which is also its launch mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 2212 for technology purposes, it relies on solar cells and batteries for power. Its expected lifetime varies between approximately one year in the International Space Station orbit and two to three years in sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). The satellite's shape is described as a box with two panels and does not have any motor except in some variants where FEEP may be used.
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 2212
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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