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FLOCK 4Q-4 (58327)
COSPAR: 2023-174BZ | Alt Name: Flock 4q-4
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58327
International Designator
2023-174BZ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:16:57 GMT
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Inclination
97.38°
Right Ascension
289.23°
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Argument of Perigee
62.05°
Period
92.90 min
Mean Motion
15.50 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4Q-4
Alternative Name
Flock 4q-4
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58327U 23174BZ 26200.76178079 .00013522 00000+0 24287-3 0 9995
2 58327 97.3819 289.2270 0005406 62.0541 298.1257 15.49991081150600
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The FLOCK 4Q-4 satellite, also known as Flock 4q-4, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It was manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a diameter and span of 0.1 meter each, and it weighs 5.7 kg at both dry mass and launch mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload under the Dove 24d1 mission, FLOCK 4Q-4 is powered by solar cells and batteries. The satellite's lifespan varies from about a year in ISS orbit to 2-3 years in sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). Its shape resembles a box with two panels, designed for technology demonstration purposes.
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 24d1
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
Map
Next Pass
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