FLOCK 4Q-33 (58308)

COSPAR: 2023-174BE | Alt Name: Flock 4q-33

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 11, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58308

International Designator

2023-174BE

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:23:11 GMT

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Inclination

97.38°

Right Ascension

294.20°

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Argument of Perigee

335.76°

Period

92.11 min

Mean Motion

15.63 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 4Q-33

Alternative Name

Flock 4q-33

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58308U 23174BE  26200.80776897  .00072982  00000+0  78799-3 0  9993

2 58308  97.3843 294.2048 0003147 335.7585  24.3525 15.63405229150925

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Summary

The FLOCK 4Q-33 satellite, also known as Alt Name: Flock 4q-33, is a CubeSat (3U) configuration manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span also measuring 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 5.7 kg, which is the same as its launch mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload technology, it serves primarily for technological purposes. The satellite's power system consists of solar cells and batteries. Its expected lifetime varies from about one year in an ISS orbit to two to three years in a Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

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 24d5

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

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