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FLOCK 4Q-24 (58314)
COSPAR: 2023-174BL | Alt Name: Flock 4q-24
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58314
International Designator
2023-174BL
Decay Date
2/4/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4Q-24
Alternative Name
Flock 4q-24
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite FLOCK 4Q-24, also known as Flock 4q-24, is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration spacecraft manufactured by PLAN and launched from AFWTR's SLC4E pad on November 11, 2023, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and 0.3 meters in span, the satellite has a dry mass of 5.7 kilograms. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload as part of its Dove 24d2 payload system and powered by solar cells and batteries. Its operational lifetime is estimated to be around one year when in ISS orbit and two to three years when in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit). The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels, and it operates under the ownership of PLAN for technology purposes.
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 24d2
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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