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FLOCK 4Q-9 (58322)
COSPAR: 2023-174BU | Alt Name: Flock 4q-9
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58322
International Designator
2023-174BU
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:22:57 GMT
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Inclination
97.38°
Right Ascension
290.17°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
35.15°
Period
92.81 min
Mean Motion
15.52 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4Q-9
Alternative Name
Flock 4q-9
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 58322U 23174BU 26200.80761530 .00016578 00000+0 28181-3 0 9996
2 58322 97.3842 290.1711 0005168 35.1525 325.0067 15.51504027150646
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The FLOCK 4Q-9 satellite, also known as Flock 4q-9, is a CubeSat (3U) manufactured by PLAN in the United States. Launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 0.1 meters. The satellite carries a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 24eb for technology applications. It weighs approximately 5.7 kg both at launch and dry mass, powered by solar cells and batteries. The expected operational lifetime ranges from about one year in an ISS orbit to two to three years in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit).
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 24eb
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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