FLOCK 4V-4 (46314)

COSPAR: 2020-061AU | Alt Name: Flock 4v-4

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

46314

International Designator

2020-061AU

Decay Date

12/8/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 4V-4

Alternative Name

Flock 4v-4

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 4V-4, also known as Flock 4v-4, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on September 3, 2020, from the Guiana Space Center using the Vega launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters, and it weighs 5.7 kilograms at launch. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload named Dove 2274, its primary purpose is technology demonstration. FLOCK 4V-4 utilizes solar cells and batteries for power and has a box shape with two panels. Its expected lifetime varies depending on the orbit; it can operate for about one year in the International Space Station (ISS) orbit or between two to three 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 2274

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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