FLOCK 4V-26 (46825)

COSPAR: 2020-061BQ | Alt Name: Flock 4v-26

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 3, 2020

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ZLV

Launch Vehicle

Vega

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

46825

International Designator

2020-061BQ

Decay Date

10/30/2023

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 4V-26

Alternative Name

Flock 4v-26

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The satellite FLOCK 4V-26 (OBJECT_ID: 2020-061BQ) is a CubeSat 3U configuration designed and manufactured by PLAN in the United States. It was launched on September 3, 2020, from the FRGUI launch site using the Vega launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters, with a dry mass of 5.7 kg and a launch mass of 5.7 kg as well. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload technology and powered by solar cells and batteries. The satellite's mission purpose is technological advancement. Its expected lifetime varies depending on the orbit; approximately one year for International Space Station (ISS) orbits and two to three years for Sun-Synchronous Orbits (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 2407

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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