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FLOCK 4S-18 (47496)
COSPAR: 2021-006CM | Alt Name: Flock 4s-18
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 24, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47496
International Designator
2021-006CM
Decay Date
9/13/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4S-18
Alternative Name
Flock 4s-18
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4S-18, also known as Flock 4s-18, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite launched by PLAN on January 24, 2021, from the AFETR LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.1 meters with a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 5.7 kg, which matches its launch mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 2421), it uses solar cells and batteries for power supply. Its shape consists of a box design with two panels. The mission aims to deploy technology in space, with an expected operational lifetime ranging from about one year when in ISS orbit to 2-3 years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (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 2421
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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