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FLOCK 4V-17 (46529)
COSPAR: 2020-061BF | Alt Name: Flock 4v-17
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46529
International Designator
2020-061BF
Decay Date
3/12/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4V-17
Alternative Name
Flock 4v-17
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4V-17 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite launched by PLAN on September 3, 2020, from FRGUI using the Vega launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, it weighs 5.7 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. It carries an imaging payload designated as PS0, PS1 or PS2 and is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels, and its intended lifetime varies from about one year 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 2426
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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