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FLOCK 4X-23 (51034)
COSPAR: 2022-002BC | Alt Name: Flock 4x-23
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 13, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51034
International Designator
2022-002BC
Decay Date
3/9/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4X-23
Alternative Name
Flock 4x-23
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4X-23 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by PLAN. It was launched on January 13, 2022, from the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Pad LC40. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and has a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs 5.7 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload as part of its Dove 24a2 mission, the satellite uses solar cells and batteries for power. The expected lifetime is approximately one year when in International Space Station (ISS) orbit and 2-3 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 24a2
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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