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FLOCK 4BE-5 (60559)
COSPAR: 2024-149CV | Alt Name: Flock 4be-5
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60559
International Designator
2024-149CV
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:14:44 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.38°
Right Ascension
285.09°
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Argument of Perigee
158.75°
Period
93.44 min
Mean Motion
15.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4BE-5
Alternative Name
Flock 4be-5
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60559U 24149CV 26200.76023759 .00009649 00000+0 23498-3 0 9990
2 60559 97.3832 285.0929 0004412 158.7520 201.3911 15.41130217107294
Source: Celestrak
Summary
FLOCK 4BE-5, also known as Flock 4be-5, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite launched by PLAN on August 16, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.3 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 5.7 kilograms each and is equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload technology known as Dove 2501. Power is provided by solar cells and batteries. Its expected lifetime is approximately one year in an ISS orbit or two to three years in SSO. The satellite has a box shape with two panels and no motor except for FEEP (#Flock-3p').
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 2501
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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