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FLOCK 4X-2 (50996)
COSPAR: 2022-002N | Alt Name: Flock 4x-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 13, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50996
International Designator
2022-002N
Decay Date
11/5/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4X-2
Alternative Name
Flock 4x-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4X-2 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on January 13, 2022, from AFETR Launch Pad LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 0.1 meters in diameter with a span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 5.7 kilograms, which is the same as its launch mass. It is equipped with a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload for technology demonstration purposes. The satellite's power comes from solar cells and batteries. Its expected lifetime ranges between one year in an ISS orbit to two to three 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 2477
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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