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FLOCK 4S-34 (47477)
COSPAR: 2021-006BS | Alt Name: Flock 4s-34
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 24, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47477
International Designator
2021-006BS
Decay Date
10/3/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4S-34
Alternative Name
Flock 4s-34
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 4S-34 satellite, also known as Flock 4s-34, is a CubeSat (3U) manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. Launched on January 24, 2021, from AFETR Launch Pad LC40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this technology demonstration satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 5.7 kg, which is the same as its launch mass. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payloads under the Dove 2464 payload category, powered by solar cells and batteries. FLOCK 4S-34 has a shape described as Box+2 pan and operates in either an ISS orbit for approximately one year or in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO) for 2 to 3 years.
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 2464
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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