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FLOCK 4Q-7 (58318)
COSPAR: 2023-174BQ | Alt Name: Flock 4q-7
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58318
International Designator
2023-174BQ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:07:20 GMT
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Inclination
97.39°
Right Ascension
293.44°
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Argument of Perigee
25.85°
Period
92.45 min
Mean Motion
15.58 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4Q-7
Alternative Name
Flock 4q-7
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58318U 23174BQ 26200.79676749 .00021138 00000+0 28787-3 0 9996
2 58318 97.3901 293.4440 0004171 25.8466 334.2997 15.57562253150820
Source: Celestrak
Summary
FLOCK 4Q-7, also known as Flock 4q-7, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle from SLC4E. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters. It weighs 5.7 kg both at launch and dry mass. Equipped with a PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload, its purpose is technology-related, specifically the Dove 24df payload. The satellite's power comes from solar cells and batteries. FLOCK 4Q-7 has an operational lifetime of approximately one year in ISS orbit or two to three years in SSO orbit. It is owned by PLAN and does not have a motor except for 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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 24df
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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