FLOCK 4BE-16 (60483)

COSPAR: 2024-149R | Alt Name: Flock 4be-16

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 16, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

60483

International Designator

2024-149R

Epoch

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:10:34 GMT

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Inclination

97.35°

Right Ascension

204.62°

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Argument of Perigee

220.01°

Period

87.94 min

Mean Motion

16.38 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 4BE-16

Alternative Name

Flock 4be-16

Type

Payload

Status

Non-operational

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs
1 60483U 24149R   26115.38234299  .09799825  25051-5  10077-2 0  9990
2 60483  97.3525 204.6221 0014776 220.0110 140.0101 16.37549160 94565

Source: Celestrak

Summary
FLOCK 4BE-16 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite operated by PLAN and launched on August 16, 2024, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and has a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs 5.7 kg both dry and at launch. FLOCK 4BE-16 is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload technology and solar cells for power generation. The mission aims to conduct technological research in Earth orbit, with an expected lifespan of about one year when operated from the ISS orbit, extending to two to three years if deployed 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 251c

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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