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FLOCK 4Q-8 (58279)
COSPAR: 2023-174Z | Alt Name: Flock 4q-8
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58279
International Designator
2023-174Z
Decay Date
2/25/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4Q-8
Alternative Name
Flock 4q-8
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FLOCK 4Q-8 satellite, also known as Alt Name: Flock 4q-8, is a CubeSat (3U) configuration launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity, this satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 5.7 kilograms, which is also its launch mass. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 24e8 for technology purposes. The satellite’s power comes from solar cells and batteries, and it is expected to have a lifetime of about one year in ISS orbit or two to three years in SSO. Its shape consists of a box plus 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 24e8
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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