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FLOCK 4A-11 (44096)
COSPAR: 2019-018U | Alt Name: Flock 4a-11
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
44096
International Designator
2019-018U
Decay Date
7/22/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4A-11
Alternative Name
Flock 4a-11
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4A-11 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite owned and manufactured by PLAN in the US. Launched on April 1, 2019, from SRILR using PSLV-QL as the launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite weighs 5.7 kg at launch and is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power and an imaging payload (PS0, PS1 or PS2). It operates in either the ISS orbit or SSO with an expected lifetime of approximately one year in ISS orbit and two to three years in SSO. The shape of FLOCK 4A-11 is described as 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 2223
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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