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FLOCK 4S-20 (47540)
COSPAR: 2021-006EA | Alt Name: Flock 4s-20
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 24, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47540
International Designator
2021-006EA
Decay Date
10/26/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4S-20
Alternative Name
Flock 4s-20
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 4S-20 satellite, also known as Alt Name: Flock 4s-20, is a CubeSat (3U) configuration manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on January 24, 2021, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite's dimensions are 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 5.7 kg, which matches its launch mass. FLOCK 4S-20 is equipped with either PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload as part of its Dove 2439 payload for technology-related missions. It has solar cells and batteries for power supply and a box shape with two panels. The satellite's expected lifetime varies from approximately one year in the International Space Station (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 2439
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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