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FLOCK 4P-12 (44810)
COSPAR: 2019-081G | Alt Name: Flock 4p-12
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
44810
International Designator
2019-081G
Decay Date
8/2/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4P-12
Alternative Name
Flock 4p-12
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4P-12, also known as Flock 4p-12, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. Launched on November 27, 2019, from SRILR using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle, this satellite weighs 5.7 kilograms at launch and measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 2271), it relies on solar cells and batteries for power. The mission purpose is technology demonstration, and its shape consists of a box with two panels. Its lifetime expectancy ranges from about one year in an ISS orbit to 2-3 years in SSO.
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 2271
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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