FLOCK 4X-36 (51039)

COSPAR: 2022-002BH | Alt Name: Flock 4x-36

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

51039

International Designator

2022-002BH

Decay Date

10/12/2024

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 4X-36

Alternative Name

Flock 4x-36

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

FLOCK 4X-36, also known as Flock 4x-36, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on January 13, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter and spans 0.3 meters. With a dry mass and launch mass both at 5.7 kilograms, it is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload as its primary equipment and solar cells along with batteries for power generation. Its mission focuses on technology-related purposes, and it is expected to have a lifespan of about one year in an ISS orbit and two to three years in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit). The satellite's shape consists of a box structure with two panels and it does not feature any motors except for those designated as FEEP (#Flock-3p').

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 2446

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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