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FLOCK 4E'-4 (46821)
COSPAR: 2020-077J | Alt Name: Flock 4e'-4
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
46821
International Designator
2020-077J
Decay Date
11/21/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4E'-4
Alternative Name
Flock 4e'-4
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4E'-4 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite launched on October 28, 2020, from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A (LC1A), using an Electron launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.1 meter with the same span. It weighs 5.7 kg both at launch and dry mass. FLOCK 4E'-4 is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload under the Dove 227e series for technology demonstration purposes. The satellite's power system consists of solar cells and batteries, and it has a box shape with two panels. Its expected lifetime varies from about one year in an ISS orbit to between two to three years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite was manufactured by PLAN and is owned by the same entity.
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 227e
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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