FLOCK 4X-25 (51016)

COSPAR: 2022-002AJ | Alt Name: Flock 4x-25

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 13, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

51016

International Designator

2022-002AJ

Decay Date

8/20/2024

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 4X-25

Alternative Name

Flock 4x-25

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 4X-25, also known as Flock 4x-25, is a CubeSat (3U) technology 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 diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. FLOCK 4X-25 weighs 5.7 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload, Dove 24a3 payload for technology purposes, and solar cells along with batteries for power generation. The expected lifetime of the satellite varies from about one year in an ISS orbit to two to three 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 24a3

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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