FLOCK 4Q-6 (58315)

COSPAR: 2023-174BM | Alt Name: Flock 4q-6

DECAYED

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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

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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