FLOCK 4A-18 (44089)

COSPAR: 2019-018M | Alt Name: Flock 4a-18

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

44089

International Designator

2019-018M

Decay Date

4/15/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 4A-18

Alternative Name

Flock 4a-18

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 4A-18, also known as Flock 4a-18, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched by PLAN on April 1, 2019, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using a PSLV-QL launch vehicle. This technology demonstration satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs 5.7 kg both at launch and dry mass, indicating no significant change post-launch due to fuel consumption. The satellite is equipped with either PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload named Dove 2215, which utilizes solar cells and batteries for power generation. Its mission lifetime is estimated to be approximately one year in an International Space Station (ISS) orbit and between two to three years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels.

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 2215

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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