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FENGYUN 1C DEB (30941)
COSPAR: 1999-025BAF | Alt Name: deb FY-1C
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 10, 1999
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC7
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
30941
International Designator
1999-025BAF
Epoch
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:10:35 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.54°
Right Ascension
32.94°
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Argument of Perigee
104.31°
Period
100.50 min
Mean Motion
14.33 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FENGYUN 1C DEB
Alternative Name
deb FY-1C
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 30941U 99025BAF 26174.04901742 .00002799 00000-0 10363-2 0 9991
2 30941 98.5399 32.9384 0033539 104.3113 256.1799 14.32774223993787
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.
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Radar Cross Section
0.0034
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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