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FLOCK 4X-29 (51011)
COSPAR: 2022-002AD | Alt Name: Flock 4x-29
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 13, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51011
International Designator
2022-002AD
Decay Date
10/10/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4X-29
Alternative Name
Flock 4x-29
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4X-29 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite launched by PLAN on January 13, 2022, from Launch Pad LC40 at AFETR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters, has a dry mass of 5.7 kg, and carries an imaging payload designated as PS0, PS1 or PS2. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply and has no motor except for FEEP (#Flock-3p'). The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels and is intended to operate in orbit for approximately 1 year when launched into an ISS orbit and between 2-3 years in a 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 247f
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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