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FLOCK 4BE-22 (60494)
COSPAR: 2024-149AC | Alt Name: Flock 4be-22
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60494
International Designator
2024-149AC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:51:50 GMT
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Inclination
97.37°
Right Ascension
284.68°
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Argument of Perigee
143.64°
Period
93.38 min
Mean Motion
15.42 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4BE-22
Alternative Name
Flock 4be-22
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60494U 24149AC 26200.78599756 .00031230 00000+0 72931-3 0 9992
2 60494 97.3722 284.6756 0005028 143.6358 216.5231 15.42128028107324
Source: Celestrak
Summary
FLOCK 4BE-22, also known as Flock 4be-22, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite manufactured by PLAN and launched from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad on August 16, 2024, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters. It weighs 5.7 kg both at launch and dry mass and is equipped with the Dove 250d imaging payload (PS0, PS1 or PS2). FLOCK 4BE-22 operates in a technology demonstration mission and utilizes solar cells and batteries for power supply. The satellite's expected lifetime ranges from about one year if in an ISS orbit to 2-3 years when placed 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 250d
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
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