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FLOCK 4Y-22 (55022)
COSPAR: 2023-001P | Alt Name: Flock 4y-22
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 3, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55022
International Designator
2023-001P
Decay Date
10/4/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4Y-22
Alternative Name
Flock 4y-22
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4Y-22 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity, launched on January 3, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and has a span of 0.3 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass both equal to 5.7 kg. Equipped with a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload named Dove 24c1, it relies on solar cells and batteries for power. Its expected lifetime is about one year in the ISS orbit and two to three years in SSO. The satellite has a box shape with two panels and no motor listed except for 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 24c1
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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