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FLOCK 4Y-20 (55063)
COSPAR: 2023-001BG | Alt Name: Flock 4y-20
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 3, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55063
International Designator
2023-001BG
Decay Date
9/13/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4Y-20
Alternative Name
Flock 4y-20
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite FLOCK 4Y-20 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-001BG) is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite manufactured by PLAN and launched from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle on January 3, 2023. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters with a dry mass of 5.7 kg. The satellite is equipped with a PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload called Dove 24ca and powered by solar cells and batteries. It operates primarily in an ISS orbit for about one year but could last 2-3 years if in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite's shape consists of 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 24ca
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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