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FLOCK 4A-13 (44102)
COSPAR: 2019-018AA | Alt Name: Flock 4a-13
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
44102
International Designator
2019-018AA
Decay Date
6/15/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4A-13
Alternative Name
Flock 4a-13
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 4A-13 satellite, also known as Flock 4a-13, is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite launched on April 1, 2019, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SRILR) using a PSLV-QL launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and 0.1 meters in diameter with a span of 0.3 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 5.7 kilograms and is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power. Its primary payload includes PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging equipment (Dove 220c) designed for Earth observation. The satellite's operational lifetime is estimated at about one year in an International Space Station (ISS) orbit but could last two to three years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). FLOCK 4A-13 was manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity, with its primary purpose being technology demonstration.
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 220c
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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