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FLOCK 4V-22 (46735)
COSPAR: 2020-061BL | Alt Name: Flock 4v-22
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46735
International Designator
2020-061BL
Decay Date
11/5/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4V-22
Alternative Name
Flock 4v-22
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite FLOCK 4V-22 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-061BL) is a CubeSat (3U) configuration launched by the US on September 3, 2020, from Launch Site FRGUI, using a Vega launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters, and carries a dry mass of 5.7 kg, which is also its launch mass. The satellite's mission is technology-focused, equipped with an imaging payload (PS0, PS1 or PS2) known as Dove 240a. Its power comes from solar cells and batteries. PLAN is the manufacturer and owner of this satellite. FLOCK 4V-22 operates in a stable orbit since October 18, 2020, with an expected lifetime of about one year when in ISS orbit or two to three years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite has no motor except for those designated as #Flock-3p'.
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 240a
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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