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FLOCK 4Q-6 (58315)
COSPAR: 2023-174BM | Alt Name: Flock 4q-6
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58315
International Designator
2023-174BM
Decay Date
11/27/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4Q-6
Alternative Name
Flock 4q-6
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite FLOCK 4Q-6, also known as Flock 4q-6, is a CubeSat (3U) technology mission operated by PLAN and launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meter diameter, and 0.3-meter span, with both dry and launch mass at 5.7 kilograms. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 24f1), the satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries and features a box shape with two panels. Its expected operational lifetime ranges from about one year in ISS orbit to 2-3 years in 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 24f1
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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