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FLOCK 4V-13 (46297)
COSPAR: 2020-061AB | Alt Name: Flock 4v-13
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46297
International Designator
2020-061AB
Decay Date
11/24/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4V-13
Alternative Name
Flock 4v-13
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4V-13, also known as Flock 4v-13, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN in the US. Launched on September 3, 2020, from the ZLV launch pad at FRGUI using the 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 is 5.7 kg, which matches its launch mass. Equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply, it features a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 241c. Its mission focuses on technology applications, and it is designed to operate in orbit for approximately one year when in ISS orbit but can last between two to three years in SSO. No motor details are specified except for some variants of the Flock-3p' series which may use FEEP (Field Emission Electric Propulsion). The satellite has a box-shaped body with two panels and is owned by PLAN.
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 241c
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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