FLOCK 4E'-9 (46815)

COSPAR: 2020-077C | Alt Name: Flock 4e'-9

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 28, 2020

Launch Site

RLLB

Launch Pad

LC1A

Launch Vehicle

Electron

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

46815

International Designator

2020-077C

Decay Date

12/10/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 4E'-9

Alternative Name

Flock 4e'-9

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 4E'-9 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite launched by PLAN on October 28, 2020, from Launch Complex 1A at Rocket Lab Launch Complex B using an Electron launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 0.1 meters and a dry mass of 5.7 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power and carries a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload named Dove 2441. It operates primarily in an ISS orbit for about one year or up to two to three years in sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). The shape of the satellite is described as Box+2 pan.

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 2441

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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