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FLOCK 4A-20 (44091)
COSPAR: 2019-018P | Alt Name: Flock 4a-20
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
44091
International Designator
2019-018P
Decay Date
4/6/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4A-20
Alternative Name
Flock 4a-20
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4A-20 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite built by PLAN and owned by the same entity. Launched on April 1, 2019, from SRILR using the 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 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload as part of its Dove 2232 mission, the satellite uses solar cells and batteries for power supply. Its design includes a Box+2 pan shape without any motor except in some cases where it uses FEEP technology for propulsion. The expected operational lifetime is approximately one year when in International Space Station (ISS) orbit or 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 2232
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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