FLOCK 4BE-28 (60519)

COSPAR: 2024-149BD | Alt Name: Flock 4be-28

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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

60519

International Designator

2024-149BD

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:18:10 GMT

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Inclination

97.37°

Right Ascension

287.06°

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Argument of Perigee

162.15°

Period

93.11 min

Mean Motion

15.47 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

FLOCK 4BE-28

Alternative Name

Flock 4be-28

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

PLAN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 60519U 24149BD  26200.76261617  .00024971  00000+0  50330-3 0  9993

2 60519  97.3739 287.0624 0005476 162.1478 197.9965 15.46533081107472

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Summary

The FLOCK 4BE-28 satellite, also known as Flock 4be-28, is a CubeSat (3U) manufactured by PLAN and launched from AFWTR SLC4E on August 16, 2024, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length with a span of 0.3 meters and has a diameter of 0.1 meters. The satellite has a dry mass and launch mass both at 5.7 kg and is equipped with either PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging payload technology known as Dove 24ae. It is designed to operate in an ISS orbit for approximately one year or in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit) for two to three years. The satellite's power system includes solar cells and batteries, and its shape is described as a box with two panels. It is owned by PLAN and serves a technology mission purpose.

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 24ae

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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