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FLOCK 4P-6 (44817)
COSPAR: 2019-081P | Alt Name: Flock 4p-6
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
44817
International Designator
2019-081P
Decay Date
7/15/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4P-6
Alternative Name
Flock 4p-6
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4P-6, also known as Flock 4p-6, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite owned by PLAN and was launched on November 27, 2019, from the SRILR launch site using the PSLV-XL launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and width, with a diameter of 0.1 meter. It weighs approximately 5.7 kilograms at launch and dry mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload as its Dove 2263 mission equipment, the satellite is designed for technology demonstration purposes. Powered by solar cells and batteries, it operates in a box+2 pan shape configuration without any propulsion system except for some models that might include FEEP (#Flock-3p'). The expected lifetime of the satellite varies from about one year when operated in an ISS orbit to 2-3 years in a Sun-Synchronous Orbit (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 2263
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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