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FLOCK 4X-4 (51064)
COSPAR: 2022-002CJ | Alt Name: Flock 4x-4
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 13, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51064
International Designator
2022-002CJ
Decay Date
10/11/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4X-4
Alternative Name
Flock 4x-4
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4X-4, also known as Flock 4x-4, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on January 13, 2022, from Launch Pad LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters. With a dry mass and launch mass both measuring 5.7 kg, it is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload technology. FLOCK 4X-4 operates in a configuration designed for either an ISS orbit (estimated lifetime of about 1 year) or Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO, estimated lifetime of 2-3 years). The satellite's power system relies on solar cells and batteries, and its shape is described as a box with two panels.
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 2483
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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