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FENGYUN 2D AKM (29642)
COSPAR: 2006-053C | Alt Name: FG-36 AKM
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 8, 2006
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29642
International Designator
2006-053C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:33:55 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
11.84°
Right Ascension
37.67°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
47.81°
Period
1449.36 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FENGYUN 2D 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 29642U 06053C 26185.06523069 -.00000231 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 29642 11.8371 37.6709 0108097 47.8104 146.9327 0.99354160 46422
Source: Celestrak
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
1
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
739
Shape
Cyl + Cone
Radar Cross Section
1.2619
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
Map
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