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FLOCK 4Q-28 (58280)
COSPAR: 2023-174AA | Alt Name: Flock 4q-28
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58280
International Designator
2023-174AA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:41:11 GMT
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Inclination
97.39°
Right Ascension
293.09°
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Argument of Perigee
49.03°
Period
92.49 min
Mean Motion
15.57 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4Q-28
Alternative Name
Flock 4q-28
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58280U 23174AA 26200.77860257 .00017833 00000+0 24889-3 0 9997
2 58280 97.3874 293.0930 0004380 49.0281 311.1352 15.56935935150810
Source: Celestrak
Summary
FLOCK 4Q-28, also known as Flock 4q-28, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.1 meters with a span of 0.3 meters. It is owned by PLAN and manufactured by PLAN as well. The dry mass and launch mass are both 5.7 kg, equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation. Its primary payload is the Dove 24f6 imaging system capable of PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging. The satellite's mission life expectancy is approximately one year when in ISS orbit and two to three years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The shape of FLOCK 4Q-28 is described as 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 24f6
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
Map
Next Pass
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