FLOCK 4V-11 (46285)

COSPAR: 2020-061P | Alt Name: Flock 4v-11
DECAYED

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FLOCK 4V-11 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 3, 2020

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ZLV

Launch Vehicle

Vega

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

46285

International Designator

2020-061P

Decay Date

10/23/2024

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 4V-11

Alternative Name

Flock 4v-11

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
FLOCK 4V-11, also known as Flock 4v-11, is a 3U CubeSat technology satellite launched on September 3, 2020, from the Guiana Space Center using a Vega launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite's dry mass and launch mass are both 5.7 kilograms. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 2424, it is powered by solar cells and batteries. Its expected lifetime ranges from about one year in an ISS orbit to two to three years in a Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). Manufactured by PLAN, the satellite serves a technology mission purpose without any motor except for FEEP (#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 2424

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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