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FLOCK 4X-8 (50992)
COSPAR: 2022-002J | Alt Name: Flock 4x-8
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 13, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50992
International Designator
2022-002J
Decay Date
11/5/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4X-8
Alternative Name
Flock 4x-8
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4X-8 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched by PLAN on January 13, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters and has a dry mass of 5.7 kilograms, identical to its launch mass. The satellite is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload for technology demonstration purposes. Its power supply relies on solar cells and batteries. FLOCK 4X-8 is owned by PLAN and operates in an orbit that allows it a lifetime of approximately one year when placed in the International Space Station (ISS) orbit or two to three years if placed in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite's shape is characterized as "Box+2 pan" without any propulsion system except for some specific configurations (#Flock-3p') that use FEEP.
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 2438
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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