FLOCK 4BE-34 (60495)

COSPAR: 2024-149AD | Alt Name: Flock 4be-34

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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

60495

International Designator

2024-149AD

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:43:52 GMT

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Inclination

97.38°

Right Ascension

285.47°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

148.77°

Period

93.38 min

Mean Motion

15.42 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 4BE-34

Alternative Name

Flock 4be-34

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 60495U 24149AD  26200.73880111  .00009122  00000+0  21571-3 0  9995
2 60495  97.3773 285.4711 0005166 148.7743 211.3812 15.42034402107340

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Summary
FLOCK 4BE-34, also known as Flock 4be-34, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched by PLAN on August 16, 2024, from AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a dry mass of 5.7 kg. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload and Dove 250b equipment for technology purposes. Power is supplied by solar cells and batteries. The expected lifetime ranges from about 1 year when in ISS orbit to 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 250b

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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