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FLOCK 4V-7 (46291)
COSPAR: 2020-061V | Alt Name: Flock 4v-7
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46291
International Designator
2020-061V
Decay Date
3/27/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4V-7
Alternative Name
Flock 4v-7
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4V-7, also known as Flock 4v-7, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and launched on September 3, 2020, from the French Guiana Space Center using a Vega launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter and spans 0.3 meters. It weighs 5.7 kilograms at launch and dry mass is also 5.7 kilograms. FLOCK 4V-7 is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload as its primary equipment and solar cells along with batteries for power generation. The mission of the satellite is technology-related, primarily focusing on Earth observation. It was launched into an orbit that allows it to operate for approximately one year in the International Space Station (ISS) orbit or 2-3 years in a Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels and does not feature any motorization, except for those designated as #Flock-3p' which may use FEEP.
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 227b
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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