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FLOCK 4BE-17 (60492)
COSPAR: 2024-149AA | Alt Name: Flock 4be-17
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60492
International Designator
2024-149AA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:27:36 GMT
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Inclination
97.38°
Right Ascension
284.41°
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Argument of Perigee
134.88°
Period
93.47 min
Mean Motion
15.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4BE-17
Alternative Name
Flock 4be-17
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 60492U 24149AA 26200.76916735 .00009345 00000+0 23123-3 0 9999
2 60492 97.3759 284.4147 0004584 134.8768 225.2852 15.40656480107273
Source: Celestrak
Summary
FLOCK 4BE-17 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched by PLAN on August 16, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 5.7 kg and is powered by solar cells and batteries. Its primary mission is technology demonstration, equipped with PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 250a). FLOCK 4BE-17 operates in an ISS orbit for approximately one year and can last 2-3 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 250a
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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