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FLOCK 4V-2 (46321)
COSPAR: 2020-061BB | Alt Name: Flock 4v-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46321
International Designator
2020-061BB
Decay Date
2/11/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4V-2
Alternative Name
Flock 4v-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 4V-2 satellite, also known as Flock 4v-2, is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite launched by PLAN on September 3, 2020, from the Guiana Space Centre using a Vega launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters, and has a dry mass of 5.7 kilograms, identical to its launch mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload named Dove 2256, FLOCK 4V-2 is powered by solar cells and batteries. Its shape consists of a box with two panels and it operates without a motor unless specified as part of the #Flock-3p' variant which includes an FEEP (Field Effect Electric Propulsion). The satellite's expected lifetime ranges from about one year when operating in the International Space Station 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 2256
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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