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FLOCK 4V-16 (46527)
COSPAR: 2020-061BD | Alt Name: Flock 4v-16
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46527
International Designator
2020-061BD
Decay Date
2/28/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4V-16
Alternative Name
Flock 4v-16
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4V-16, also known as Flock 4v-16, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite built by PLAN and launched on September 3, 2020, from the ZLV pad at FRGUI using the Vega launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and has a span of 0.3 meters. It has a dry mass of 5.7 kilograms and carries an imaging payload designated as PS0, PS1 or PS2. Equipped with solar cells and batteries for power, the satellite is designed to operate in either an ISS orbit (with a lifespan of about one year) or a Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO) for 2-3 years. The mission's purpose is technology demonstration.
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 2403
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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