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FLOCK 4Q-17 (58283)
COSPAR: 2023-174AD | Alt Name: Flock 4q-17
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58283
International Designator
2023-174AD
Epoch
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:50:37 GMT
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Inclination
97.34°
Right Ascension
215.79°
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Argument of Perigee
233.31°
Period
87.76 min
Mean Motion
16.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4Q-17
Alternative Name
Flock 4q-17
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58283U 23174AD 26120.28515472 .12490251 25312-5 70874-3 0 9999
2 58283 97.3430 215.7936 0013756 233.3123 126.6913 16.40858732138730
Source: Celestrak
Summary
FLOCK 4Q-17 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite built by PLAN and operated for technology purposes. Launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3m in length and span with a diameter of 0.1m. The satellite weighs 5.7kg both at launch and dry mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload as part of the Dove 24aa series, FLOCK 4Q-17 is powered by solar cells and batteries. Its expected lifetime ranges from about a year in ISS orbit to 2-3 years in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels extended for its operations.
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 24aa
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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