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FLOCK 4A-10 (44097)
COSPAR: 2019-018V | Alt Name: Flock 4a-10
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
44097
International Designator
2019-018V
Decay Date
8/6/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4A-10
Alternative Name
Flock 4a-10
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4A-10, also known as Flock 4a-10, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite launched by PLAN on April 1, 2019, from SRILR using the PSLV-QL launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters and has a dry mass and launch mass both at 5.7 kilograms. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload Dove 2205 for technology purposes, powered by solar cells and batteries. Its expected lifetime varies between approximately one year in the International Space Station (ISS) orbit to 2-3 years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite has a box shape with two panels and is owned by PLAN.
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 2205
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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