FENGYUN 2C AKM (28491)

COSPAR: 2004-042C | Alt Name: FG-36 AKM

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 19, 2004

Launch Site

XICLF

Launch Pad

LC2

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 3A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

28491

International Designator

2004-042C

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:23:17 GMT

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Inclination

12.52°

Right Ascension

18.70°

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Argument of Perigee

339.38°

Period

1421.01 min

Mean Motion

1.01 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

FENGYUN 2C AKM

Alternative Name

FG-36 AKM

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CASC

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 28491U 04042C   26185.22451069  .00000096  00000-0  00000-0 0  9990

2 28491  12.5249  18.6959 0021603 339.3755  16.3401  1.01336341 79771

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Summary

A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.

Physical Characteristics

Length

1.5

Diameter

Span

1.5

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

749

Shape

Cyl + Cone

Radar Cross Section

0.631

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Shanxi AKM

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

ARMT

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Shanxi AKM

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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