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FLOCK 4BE-18 (60480)
COSPAR: 2024-149N | Alt Name: Flock 4be-18
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60480
International Designator
2024-149N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:41:52 GMT
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Inclination
97.37°
Right Ascension
284.87°
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Argument of Perigee
132.69°
Period
93.34 min
Mean Motion
15.43 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4BE-18
Alternative Name
Flock 4be-18
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 60480U 24149N 26200.77908088 .00009958 00000+0 22929-3 0 9992
2 60480 97.3716 284.8715 0005409 132.6864 227.4840 15.42805964107331
Source: Celestrak
Summary
FLOCK 4BE-18, also known as Flock 4be-18, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and launched from AFWTR SLC4E on August 16, 2024, using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 0.1 meters, and its dry mass is 5.7 kilograms, matching its launch mass. The satellite is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload known as Dove 251a for technology purposes and uses solar cells and batteries for power. Its expected lifetime ranges from about one year in an ISS orbit to two to three years in a 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 251a
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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