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FLOCK 4A-12 (44108)
COSPAR: 2019-018AE | Alt Name: Flock 4a-12
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
44108
International Designator
2019-018AE
Decay Date
4/26/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4A-12
Alternative Name
Flock 4a-12
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 4A-12 satellite, also known as Flock 4a-12, is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. Launched on April 1, 2019, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre using the PSLV-QL launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters. It carries a PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload under the name Dove 2209. The satellite's dry mass is 5.7 kg, which is identical to its launch mass. Powered by solar cells and batteries, FLOCK 4A-12 operates in either an ISS orbit with an expected lifetime of about one year or a Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO) where it can operate for 2-3 years. The satellite's shape consists of a box design complemented by 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 2209
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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