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FLOCK 4Y-12 (55065)
COSPAR: 2023-001BJ | Alt Name: Flock 4y-12
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 3, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55065
International Designator
2023-001BJ
Decay Date
9/25/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4Y-12
Alternative Name
Flock 4y-12
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 4Y-12 satellite, also known as Alt Name: Flock 4y-12, is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on January 3, 2023, from AFETR LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and 0.1 meters in diameter with a span of 0.3 meters and has a dry mass of 5.7 kg, matching its launch mass. It is equipped with PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payloads known as Dove 24cf, powered by solar cells and batteries. FLOCK 4Y-12 operates in either an ISS orbit for about a year or SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit) for 2 to 3 years, depending on its operational orbit configuration.
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 24cf
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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