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FLOCK 4BE-23 (60490)
COSPAR: 2024-149Y | Alt Name: Flock 4be-23
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60490
International Designator
2024-149Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:22:46 GMT
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Inclination
97.38°
Right Ascension
283.34°
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Argument of Perigee
144.01°
Period
93.60 min
Mean Motion
15.38 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4BE-23
Alternative Name
Flock 4be-23
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60490U 24149Y 26200.76581285 .00007685 00000+0 20482-3 0 9995
2 60490 97.3768 283.3443 0004988 144.0060 216.1522 15.38437927107200
Source: Celestrak
Summary
FLOCK 4BE-23 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite, also known as Flock 4be-23, manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on August 16, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters, and weighs approximately 5.7 kilograms both dry and at launch. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload technology for its mission purposes. FLOCK 4BE-23 operates using solar cells and batteries for power and has a box shape with two panels. Its mission focuses on technology applications, and it is expected to have an operational lifetime of about 1 year in ISS orbit or 2-3 years in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit).
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 251d
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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