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FLOCK 4A-7 (44093)
COSPAR: 2019-018R | Alt Name: Flock 4a-7
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
44093
International Designator
2019-018R
Decay Date
4/7/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4A-7
Alternative Name
Flock 4a-7
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 4A-7 satellite, also known as Alt Name: Flock 4a-7, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on April 1, 2019, from SRILR using the PSLV-QL launch vehicle from SLP. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters, and a dry mass of 5.7 kilograms. It is powered by solar cells and batteries and carries a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 222d for Earth observation purposes. Its expected operational lifetime varies from about one year in an ISS orbit to two to three years in a 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 222d
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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