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FLOCK 4X-16 (51020)
COSPAR: 2022-002AN | Alt Name: Flock 4x-16
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 13, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51020
International Designator
2022-002AN
Decay Date
10/17/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4X-16
Alternative Name
Flock 4x-16
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 4X-16 satellite, also known as Flock 4x-16, is a CubeSat (3U) configured spacecraft launched on January 13, 2022, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Operated by PLAN and designed for technology demonstration purposes, it weighs 5.7 kg and measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters. Equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply and possibly an imaging payload (PS0, PS1 or PS2), the satellite's mission life is estimated to be about one year when placed in ISS orbit but could extend up to two to three years if deployed 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 2484
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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