FLOCK 4BE-29 (60509)

COSPAR: 2024-149AT | Alt Name: Flock 4be-29

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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

60509

International Designator

2024-149AT

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:16:49 GMT

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Inclination

97.38°

Right Ascension

287.16°

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Argument of Perigee

165.28°

Period

93.16 min

Mean Motion

15.46 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 4BE-29

Alternative Name

Flock 4be-29

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 60509U 24149AT  26200.76168911  .00024880  00000+0  51583-3 0  9995

2 60509  97.3800 287.1558 0003877 165.2767 194.8596 15.45716022107445

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Summary

FLOCK 4BE-29 is a CubeSat (3U) satellite owned and operated by PLAN, launched on August 16, 2024, from AFWTR Launch Site using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle from SLC4E pad. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and has a span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is recorded at 5.7 kilograms, which is also its launch mass. It is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload, categorized under Dove 24de series, and powered by solar cells and batteries. The purpose of this satellite is technology-related, and it features a box shape augmented with two panels for enhanced functionality. Its operational lifetime is expected to be about 1 year in ISS orbit and 2-3 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 24de

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

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