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FLOCK 4S-43 (47687)
COSPAR: 2021-006EN | Alt Name: Flock 4s-43
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 24, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47687
International Designator
2021-006EN
Decay Date
8/27/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4S-43
Alternative Name
Flock 4s-43
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4S-43 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. Launched on January 24, 2021, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a span of 0.3 meters and diameter of 0.1 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 5.7 kg, the same as its launch mass. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload named Dove 2435 for technology demonstration purposes. FLOCK 4S-43 became stable on February 17, 2021, and is powered by solar cells and batteries. Its expected lifetime varies from about one year in an ISS orbit to two to three years in a Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite has a box shape with two panels and does not include any motor except for those designated FEEP (#Flock-3p').
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 2435
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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