Reentry
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FLOCK 4BE-28 (60519)
COSPAR: 2024-149BD | Alt Name: Flock 4be-28
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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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Major Events
N/A
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
Source: Celestrak
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
Map
Next Pass
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