FLOCK 4Q-20 (58313)

COSPAR: 2023-174BK | Alt Name: Flock 4q-20

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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

58313

International Designator

2023-174BK

Decay Date

5/31/2026

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 4Q-20

Alternative Name

Flock 4q-20

Type

Payload

Status

Non-operational

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Summary

The FLOCK 4Q-20 satellite, also known as Flock 4q-20, is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite owned and manufactured by PLAN in the United States. It was launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR Launch Site SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and a span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 5.7 kilograms, which is the same as its launch mass. Equipped with a Dove 24cb payload for imaging purposes (PS0, PS1 or PS2), it utilizes solar cells and batteries for power. The satellite's expected lifetime varies between about one year in an ISS orbit and two to three years in sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). Its shape is described as box+2 pan with no motor specified except for some that use FEEP (#Flock-3p').

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 24cb

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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