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FLOCK 4A-19 (44090)
COSPAR: 2019-018N | Alt Name: Flock 4a-19
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
44090
International Designator
2019-018N
Decay Date
3/5/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4A-19
Alternative Name
Flock 4a-19
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4A-19 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite built 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, 0.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 5.7 kg, which matches its launch mass. FLOCK 4A-19 is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload as part of the Dove 2235 series. It utilizes solar cells and batteries for power. The satellite's shape consists of a box design augmented by two panels. Its mission lifespan varies depending on its orbit; it can operate in low Earth orbit (ISS orbit) for approximately one year, or in sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) for 2-3 years.
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 2235
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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