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FLOCK 4P-9 (44807)
COSPAR: 2019-081D | Alt Name: Flock 4p-9
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 27, 2019
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44807
International Designator
2019-081D
Decay Date
8/4/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4P-9
Alternative Name
Flock 4p-9
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4P-9 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite, designated by NORAD CAT ID 44807 and OBJECT ID 2019-081D, manufactured by PLAN in the United States. Launched on November 27, 2019, from SRILR using PSLV-XL as the launch vehicle, it has a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 0.1 meters, and span of 0.3 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 5.7 kg, which is identical to its launch mass. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 2257), powered by solar cells and batteries. Its purpose is technology-related, intended for a mission in either an ISS orbit (~1 year) or SSO (2-3 years). The satellite has a box+2 pan shape and no motor except for the FEEP configuration in some variants (#Flock-3p').
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 2257
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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