FLOCK 4V-12 (46283)

COSPAR: 2020-061M | Alt Name: Flock 4v-12

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 3, 2020

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ZLV

Launch Vehicle

Vega

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

46283

International Designator

2020-061M

Decay Date

2/23/2024

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 4V-12

Alternative Name

Flock 4v-12

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 4V-12 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. Launched on September 3, 2020, from FRGUI Launch Site using Vega launch vehicle, this technology-focused satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters. It carries a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload designated as Dove 2307 for its mission objectives. The satellite's dry mass is 5.7 kg and it was launched with the same mass of 5.7 kg. Power is provided by solar cells and batteries, while its shape consists of a box structure plus two panels. Its expected lifetime ranges from about 1 year in ISS orbit to 2-3 years in 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 2307

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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