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FLOCK 4BE-12 (60560)
COSPAR: 2024-149CW | Alt Name: Flock 4be-12
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60560
International Designator
2024-149CW
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:09:32 GMT
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Inclination
97.36°
Right Ascension
290.78°
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Argument of Perigee
234.59°
Period
90.38 min
Mean Motion
15.93 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4BE-12
Alternative Name
Flock 4be-12
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60560U 24149CW 26200.71496287 .00408605 66984-4 11609-2 0 9990
2 60560 97.3551 290.7807 0009107 234.5942 125.4482 15.93260501107723
Source: Celestrak
Summary
FLOCK 4BE-12, also known as Flock 4be-12, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched on August 16, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite was manufactured by PLAN and has a dry mass of 5.7 kg with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter of 0.1 meter. It is equipped with a PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload named Dove 2507 for technology missions, powered by solar cells and batteries. The satellite's expected lifetime varies depending on the orbit; it can operate for about 1 year in an ISS orbit and between 2 to 3 years in SSO (Sun-Synchronous Orbit). Its shape is described as a box with two panels. The satellite belongs to the US and is owned by PLAN.
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 2507
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
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