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FLOCK 4Q-19 (58278)
COSPAR: 2023-174Y | Alt Name: Flock 4q-19
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58278
International Designator
2023-174Y
Decay Date
5/31/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4Q-19
Alternative Name
Flock 4q-19
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4Q-19 is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite owned by PLAN and was launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters. The satellite has a dry mass and launch mass of 5.7 kilograms and is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload technology known as Dove 24cd. It uses solar cells and batteries for power supply. Its mission is expected to last approximately one year in the International Space Station (ISS) orbit and between two to three years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels, and it was manufactured by PLAN.
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 24cd
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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