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FLOCK 4BE-26 (60484)
COSPAR: 2024-149S | Alt Name: Flock 4be-26
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60484
International Designator
2024-149S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:06:59 GMT
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Inclination
97.36°
Right Ascension
288.70°
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Argument of Perigee
206.56°
Period
91.19 min
Mean Motion
15.79 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4BE-26
Alternative Name
Flock 4be-26
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 60484U 24149S 26200.79652448 .00174787 00000+0 96789-3 0 9992
2 60484 97.3603 288.7047 0003789 206.5603 153.5471 15.79079692107590
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite FLOCK 4BE-26 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-149S) is a CubeSat (3U) technology demonstration satellite manufactured by PLAN in the US. It was launched on August 16, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.1 meters with a span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 5.7 kg, which is also its launch mass. It is equipped with a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 24f0) for technology purposes. Power is provided by solar cells and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as Box+2 pan and it has no motor or RCS system noted. Its expected lifetime ranges from approximately one year in the ISS orbit to two to three 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 24f0
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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