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FLOCK 4X-19 (51046)
COSPAR: 2022-002BQ | Alt Name: Flock 4x-19
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 13, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51046
International Designator
2022-002BQ
Decay Date
4/29/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4X-19
Alternative Name
Flock 4x-19
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4X-19, also known as Flock 4x-19, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and launched on January 13, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter and has a span of 0.3 meters with a dry mass and launch mass of 5.7 kilograms each. Its primary purpose is technology demonstration and it carries an imaging payload designated as Dove 247e, which can be either PS0, PS1, or PS2 equipment. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries and does not have a motor unless part of the FEEP system (#Flock-3p'). Its shape is described as Box+2 pan, indicating a basic box form with two panels. It operates in an orbit that allows for a lifetime of approximately one year if placed in an ISS orbit or 2 to 3 years if placed in a Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite is owned by PLAN and was launched from the Air Force Eastern Test Range.
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 247e
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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