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FLOCK 4S-33 (47469)
COSPAR: 2021-006BJ | Alt Name: Flock 4s-33
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 24, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47469
International Designator
2021-006BJ
Decay Date
10/24/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4S-33
Alternative Name
Flock 4s-33
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4S-33 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by PLAN. Launched on January 24, 2021, from Launch Pad LC40 at AFETR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite operates in technology demonstration for its mission. It measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and spans 0.3 meters, having a dry mass of 5.7 kg and launching with the same mass. Equipped with imaging payloads like PS0, PS1, or PS2, FLOCK 4S-33 uses solar cells and batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape is described as box+2 pan and it has no motor (except for some variants with FEEP). Its expected lifetime varies from about one year in ISS orbit to two to three years in 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 2420
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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