FLOCK 4P-1 (44814)

COSPAR: 2019-081L | Alt Name: Flock 4p-1

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

44814

International Designator

2019-081L

Decay Date

4/19/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 4P-1

Alternative Name

Flock 4p-1

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 4P-1, also known as Flock 4p-1, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 27, 2019, from SRILR using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 0.1 meters in diameter with a span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 5.7 kilograms, which is the same as its launch mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 2277), it operates primarily for technology demonstration purposes. Power is provided by solar cells and batteries. The expected lifetime of FLOCK 4P-1 ranges from about one year in 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 2277

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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