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FLOCK 4BE-19 (60563)
COSPAR: 2024-149CZ | Alt Name: Flock 4be-19
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60563
International Designator
2024-149CZ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:23:44 GMT
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Inclination
97.37°
Right Ascension
286.72°
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Argument of Perigee
161.42°
Period
93.16 min
Mean Motion
15.46 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4BE-19
Alternative Name
Flock 4be-19
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60563U 24149CZ 26200.76649131 .00015935 00000+0 33039-3 0 9990
2 60563 97.3731 286.7209 0006127 161.4217 198.7257 15.45794537107450
Source: Celestrak
Summary
FLOCK 4BE-19, also known as Flock 4be-19, is a CubeSat (3U) satellite launched on August 16, 2024, from the AFWTR launch site using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. The satellite was manufactured by PLAN and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters. It weighs 5.7 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Equipped with PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload (Dove 2518), the satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries. Its mission focuses on technology applications. FLOCK 4BE-19 operates in either an ISS orbit with a lifetime of about one year or in Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO) for 2 to 3 years, depending on its operational orbit. The shape of the satellite is box-like with two panels extending outward. It belongs to PLAN and was launched from SLC4E launch pad.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 2518
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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