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FLOCK 4Q-10 (58324)
COSPAR: 2023-174BW | Alt Name: Flock 4q-10
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58324
International Designator
2023-174BW
Decay Date
5/13/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4Q-10
Alternative Name
Flock 4q-10
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
FLOCK 4Q-10 (also known as Flock 4q-10) is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity, 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 meters in diameter, and a span of 0.3 meters with a dry mass of 5.7 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload and Dove 24fc payload for technology purposes. Its power source consists of solar cells and batteries. The mission's estimated lifetime ranges from approximately one year in the International Space Station (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 24fc
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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